wfzimmerman’s review: “Rather surprising that no one else in LibraryThing has this handy reference to a very common and quite serious childhood illness.”
Pocket (1998), Paperback, 304 pages
tags: singleton
wfzimmerman’s review: “I decided to keep this because the front flap informs me that the author focused on understanding who exactly was in the Gestapo and what they did.”
Basic Books (2000), Hardcover, 636 pages
tags: first edition
wfzimmerman’s review: “One of the very best Wolfe books, and one of the most prescient and enlightened novels ever written about civil liberties.”
Viking Press (1965), Hardcover
wfzimmerman’s review: “"Sharecropped" follow-on to the Wimsey novels. Not, alas, especially distinguished … I would have liked to see a much more florid storyline.”
St Martins Pr (1998), Hardcover, 312 pages
wfzimmerman’s review: “This was one of Parker’s favorite movies, and, I have to say, one of my favorite movies to watch with him. The movie made use of the beautiful Alaskan setting and a moving boy-becomes-man storyline.
The read aloud storybook is not up to the same standard, and for younger readers, but an ok choice for BROTHER BEAR fans.”
RH/Disney (2003), Hardcover, 72 pages
wfzimmerman’s review: “This was Parker’s favorite book for Kelsey to read to him.”
Aladdin (1972), Paperback, 32 pages
tags: Parker favorite
wfzimmerman’s review: “Hypnotic recitation of hundreds of now-extinct species disembarking from Noah’s ark. I know, because I have been forced to count, that there are 128 distinct pairs of animals. A worthy book full of interesting illustrations of defunct crypofauna. Also noteworthy as early representation of Christian environmentalism.”
Greenwillow (1990), Hardcover, 40 pages
tags: Kelsey favorite, Parker favorite
wfzimmerman’s review: “Dragonland kids visit their sickly-sweet draconic opposite numbers.”
Random House Books for Young Readers (2000), Board book, 12 pages
wfzimmerman’s review: “Actually, something of a Dad favorite. Incredible photos of lion cub cohabiting with puppy, cat, little boy, rather miraculously not eating any of them. Kicker is that l.c. goes to sleep.”
Trumpet Club (1993), Unknown Binding
tags: Parker favorite
wfzimmerman’s review: “Predictably tragic results of giving in to small omnivores.”
Laura Geringer (1985), Hardcover, 32 pages
wfzimmerman’s review: “Stunning surprise as everyday objects perform impossible activities lulling unsuspecting child readers to sleep.”
HarperCollins (1947), Hardcover, 32 pages
tags: kelsey favorite, parker favorite
wfzimmerman’s review: “Scarry creates a unique world with remarkable appeal for those who like furry creatures, moderately retro technology, and <b>labelling</b>. Count me in! — but Scarry was never a great favorite of either Parker or Kelsey.”
Golden Books (1999), School & Library Binding, 72 pages
