George and Martha: The Complete Stories of Two Best Friends Collector's Edition Hardcover - 2008
by James Marshall
In this volume, all 35 of Marshall's beloved George and Martha stories are brought together to celebrate friendship. This collector's edition includes an Introduction by Maurice Sendak as well as appreciations by some of today's top children's authors and illustrators. Full color.
Summary
This collector’s edition includes an introduction by MauriceSendak as well as appreciations by some of the top authorsand illustrators working in children’s publishing today.It is a true testament to James Marshall as an author, as an artist, and as a person that his work and his life inspired such a diverse and immensely talented group. Noted children’s book historian Anita Silvey provides an afterword.
Details
- Title George and Martha: The Complete Stories of Two Best Friends Collector's Edition
- Author James Marshall
- Binding Hardcover
- Edition Collectors
- Pages 368
- Volumes 1
- Language ENG
- Publisher Clarion Books, Boston:
- Date 2008-09-01
- Illustrated Yes
- ISBN 9780618891955 / 0618891951
- Weight 2.7 lbs (1.22 kg)
- Dimensions 9.4 x 8.6 x 1.3 in (23.88 x 21.84 x 3.30 cm)
- Ages 04 to 07 years
- Grade levels P - 2
- Reading level 500
-
Themes
- Topical: Friendship
- Library of Congress subjects Friendship, Hippopotamus
- Library of Congress Catalog Number 2008277427
- Dewey Decimal Code FIC
Media reviews
"Marshall...was a lion in children's publishing, and the humanity and humor of this lovely book will delight both children and adults."--The Buffalo News
"Young readers will enjoy having these hilarious and heartwarming stories about these two delightful characters in one easy-to-access place, while adults will value the commentary, which touches upon Marshall’s personality as well as his artistic genius."--SLJ Extra Helping
"[George and Martha] remain . . . two of the more elegant and finely detailed characters in children's literature . . . The new George and Martha: The Complete Stories of Two Best Friends will guarantee at least a month of delightful bedtimes. It will produce belly laughs to be treasured by the moms, dads and grandparents."--The Sunday Plain Dealer
"The stories are super shortindeed, that is part of their charmand always leave readers and listeners wanting more. The best reviews come from the little experts who sit on laps and hear these stories for the first or 500th time. George and Martha are, quite simply, tons of fun."--BookPage
Wichita Eagle, Great Gift Recommendations 2008
Citations
- Hornbook Guide to Children, 01/01/2009, Page 33
More Copies for Sale
George and Martha: The Complete Stories of Two Best Friends Collector's Edition (George & Martha Early Reader (Library))
by Marshall, James
- Used
- good
- Hardcover
- Condition
- Used - Good
- Binding
- Hardcover
- ISBN 10 / ISBN 13
- 9780618891955 / 0618891951
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Seller
-
Houston, Texas, United States
- Item Price
-
£8.52FREE shipping to USA
Show Details
George and Martha: The Complete Stories of Two Best Friends Collector's Edition (George & Martha Early Reader)
by James Marshall
- Used
- Hardcover
- Condition
- Used: Good
- Binding
- Hardcover
- ISBN 10 / ISBN 13
- 9780618891955 / 0618891951
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Seller
-
HOUSTON, Texas, United States
- Item Price
-
£8.74FREE shipping to USA
Show Details
George and Martha: the Complete Stories of Two Best Friends Collector's Edition
by Marshall, James
- Used
- Condition
- Used - Good
- ISBN 10 / ISBN 13
- 9780618891955 / 0618891951
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Seller
-
Mishawaka, Indiana, United States
- Item Price
-
£12.04FREE shipping to USA
Show Details
George and Martha: The Complete Stories of Two Best Friends Collector's Edition (George & Martha Early Reader (Library))
by Marshall, James
- New
- Condition
- New
- ISBN 10 / ISBN 13
- 9780618891955 / 0618891951
- Quantity Available
- 14
- Seller
-
Benton Harbor, Michigan, United States
- Item Price
-
£16.51£3.26 shipping to USA
Show Details
George and Martha: The Complete Stories of Two Best Friends Collector's Edition (George & Martha Early Reader)
by James Marshall
- Used
- Hardcover
- Condition
- Used:Good
- Edition
- Collectors
- Binding
- Hardcover
- ISBN 10 / ISBN 13
- 9780618891955 / 0618891951
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Seller
-
HOUSTON, Texas, United States
- Item Price
-
£22.81FREE shipping to USA
Show Details
George and Martha: The Complete Stories of Two Best Friends Collector's Edition (George & Martha Early Reader (Library))
by Marshall, James
- New
- Condition
- New
- ISBN 10 / ISBN 13
- 9780618891955 / 0618891951
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Seller
-
Bensalem, Pennsylvania, United States
- Item Price
-
£24.25FREE shipping to USA
Show Details
George and Martha: The Complete Stories of Two Best Friends Collector's Edition (George & Martha Early Reader (Library))
by Marshall, James
- New
- Condition
- New
- ISBN 10 / ISBN 13
- 9780618891955 / 0618891951
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Seller
-
Bensalem, Pennsylvania, United States
- Item Price
-
£24.25FREE shipping to USA
Show Details
George and Martha: The Complete Stories of Two Best Friends Collector's Edition (George & Martha Early Reader (Library))
by Marshall, James
- New
- Condition
- New
- ISBN 10 / ISBN 13
- 9780618891955 / 0618891951
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Seller
-
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
- Item Price
-
£24.25FREE shipping to USA
Show Details
George and Martha: The Complete Stories of Two Best Friends Collector's Edition (George & Martha Early Reader (Library))
by Marshall, James
- Used
- Condition
- UsedVeryGood
- ISBN 10 / ISBN 13
- 9780618891955 / 0618891951
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Seller
-
Bensalem, Pennsylvania, United States
- Item Price
-
£26.76FREE shipping to USA
Show Details
George and Martha: The Complete Stories of Two Best Friends Collector's Edition (George & Martha Early Reader (Library))
by Marshall, James
- Used
- Condition
- UsedVeryGood
- ISBN 10 / ISBN 13
- 9780618891955 / 0618891951
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Seller
-
Bensalem, Pennsylvania, United States
- Item Price
-
£26.76FREE shipping to USA