I Like Stars

A simple poem describing all kinds of stars that appear in the night sky.

A wonderful, easy-to-read poem about the stars in the night sky.

Children's Literature

This very simple text by the acclaimed children's author Margaret Wise Brown has been developed into an early reading book. It is almost too simple and may not encourage many rereadings. The afterword may be of interest to parents and teachers—it is a brief piece by Leonard S. Marcus who has written extensively about the author. Part of the "Road to Reading" series, this is a Mile 1 book for kids who know the alphabet and are just beginning to read. Each book in the series contains guidance for parents and a description of what each of the five levels is designed to do. 1998, Golden Books, $3.99. Ages 4 to 6. Reviewer: Marilyn Courtot

What child hasn t been lulled to sleep -- or at least comforted -- by the gentle rhymes of Margaret Wise Brown s classic Goodnight Moon? Brown, a former teacher, believed that very young children could be fascinated in the simple pleasures of the world around them, and created some of the most enduring and beloved children s books of all time.