This boxed set includes pat the bunny, pat the puppy, and pat the cat. Dorothy kunhardt author of pat the bunny goodreads. With a variety of textures to feel and tabs to pull, the interactive surprises throughout the book are designed to fit little hands. Children love all of the interactive features and the book makes an ideal baby shower gift. Dorothy meserve kunhardt and her son, philip kunhardt, jr. The outstanding features are those that allow children to use their senses feeling, seeing, touching, and smelling as they interact with the book. The book is in a strange format it is made of flimsey cardpaper and is bound with a plastic type ring binder. A narrative in text and pictures of the assassination of abraham lincoln and the twenty days and nights that. One of the bestselling childrens books of all time, this classic touchandfeel book offers babies a playful and engaging experience, all the while creating cherished memories that will last a. July 17, 1899 march 30, 1986 was an american actor and dancer, both on stage and in film. In 1934 her first book, junket is nice was published. Touch n feel golden touch and feel book reissue by kunhardt, dorothy isbn.
Although it doesnt have the sensory elements that made the original book unique at its publication, this app provides interactive features that are accessible and engaging for the same age group. It was partly an experiment in using interactive elements in a book, which was unusual at the timepat the bunny came out, took off and goes on, a novelty that children never tire of. The book captures her interest for relatively long periods of time. Her mother, dorothy kunhardt, a famous author of childrens books, wrote just for edith pat the bunny, a 1940 novelty that had movable parts and invited young readers to touch and. Abraham lincoln meets pat the bunny global toy news. Over the course of her career she wrote nearly 50 books, including pat the bunny, which is one of the bestselling childrens books of all time. Dorothy kundhardt is well known as the author of the childrens classic pat the bunny.
He has four children, peter, abby, teddy and george. Apr 11, 2015 despite crippling bouts of depression, dot kunhardt was a noted lincoln author and scholar, but was probably better known for writing pat the bunny and other childrens books to bring muchneeded. Chigozie obioma is a novelist and professor of english at unl. Good night, bunny, read aloud by story time with nana duration. She also wrote a biography of lincolns assassination called twenty days. Her mother, dorothy kunhardt, a famous author of childrens books, wrote just for edith pat the bunny, a 1940 novelty that had movable parts and invited young readers to touch and feel the. She found 600 volumes from lincolns personal library in a used bookstore in springfield and through a caretaker of lincolns springfield home she obtained his family scrapbooks. Dorothy meserve kunhardt 19011979 was an american author of books for small children and is best known for pat the bunny 1940, one of the alltime bestselling childrens books in the united states. A description of the state of lincolns corpse is given. Shop for books at and browse categories like young adult books, childrens books, mystery books, adult coloring books and cook books. Afp interviews the author of a book that predicts a coming boom in the stock market, and shows that without war, there could be no boom.
These books should be read in the order listed though you dont need to read all the books. Juicy j, project pat youtube young dolph major official music video ft. We have 100s of books, but this one remains in the top 5 along with all of the other pat the bunny books. Golden books backlist is teeming with classics such as dorothy kunhardts pat the bunny, and features the stories and artwork of childrens book legends mary blair, margaret wise brown, richard scarry, eloise wilkins, garth williams, and many more. Sensibly, the developers did not try to replicate the classic but rather extend it. Originally published in 1940, pat the bunny is an established classic of american childrens literature, and was quite groundbreaking in its day, offering an interactive experience to young child readerlisteners that was quite unique.
Mark the books youve shared with your children or they have read, star family favorites, and highlight. Books by dorothy kunhardt author of pat the bunny goodreads. Kunhardt attended groton school and graduated from middlebury college. The author also lists vocabulary words that should be taught before the book is read. Pat the bunny pat the bunny plastic comb may 1 2001 by dorothy kunhardt author 4. Twenty days, a narrative in text and pictures of the assassination of abraham lincoln. Dorothy kunhardt has 61 books on goodreads with 30502 ratings. The book is now in around 35 shredded, chewed pieces. One of the bestselling childrens books of all time, this classic touchandfeel book offers babies a playful and engaging experience, all. Childrens books read aloud no clutter, no games, no pseudotv. Kunhardt lives in chappaqua, new york with his wife, suzy. Before pat, books for very little children were for reading aloud and looking at. I didnt read the dimensions of this book when buying it thinking it would be the same size as thr pat the bunny book my son loves so much.
Feb 11, 2009 the family collection was the basis for the new book, looking for lincoln knopf, and for a pbs documentary. She was also a historian, writing several books about 19th century america, including a wellknown account of the aftermath of lincoln s assassination. Choosing sides from fifa world cup champion, olympic gold medalist, and bestselling author alex morgan comes the ninth book in an empowering and funfilled middle grade series that inspired the amazon original series, the kicks. Despite crippling bouts of depression, dot kunhardt was a noted lincoln author and scholar, but was probably better known for writing pat the bunny and other childrens books to bring muchneeded.
For generations, pat the bunny has been creating special firsttime moments between parents and their children. Dorothy kunhardt is a very influential american author of childrens books designed to be read to small children. Twenty days goodreads meet your next favorite book. This product is not worth the money the pages are thin cardboard attached to a binder and on opening it within 10mins it had fell apart. Pat the bunny deluxe edition by dorothy kunhardt, board. Pat the bunny, the iconic childrens book that has sold millions of copies since its release in 1940, is hitting palm beach in a new way. I dont care about the new shakey buttons and the squeaky ball. Pat the bunny by dorothy kunhardt, dorothy kunhardt. He has been the front man of notable folk punk and anarchopunk groups johnny hobo and the freight trains, wingnut dishwashers union, and ramshackle glory. Dorothy kunhardt books list of books by author dorothy. Through photos, home movies and the words of kunhardts ancestors voiced by living relatives, the documentary profiles family members for whom stewardship of the lincoln collection became an obsession, including his grandmother, dorothy kunhardt, author of the classic childrens book pat the bunny which was published 75 years ago. Pat the bunny touch and feel book by dorothy kunhardt. Edith kunhardt davis, keeper of the legacy of pat the. Lavina davis, a wellknown childrens book writer and author of hobbyhorse hill.
She followed in her mothers footsteps as an author of childrens books, but she didnt. Touch and feel elements and pull tabs invite children to explore these books on their own or to snuggle up. Whether you want the cheapest reading copy or a specific collectible edition, with bookfinder, youll find just the right book. Beginning reader book list after completing the program in teach your child to read in 100 easy lessons the author suggests next steps in reading. Get it today with same day delivery, order pickup or drive up. She was also a historian and writer about the life of u. The page contents are unappealing and did not capture my one year olds attention. First published in 1940, this endearing book has become a beloved classic and a bestselling childrens book. Originally based out of brattleboro, vermont, he lived in tucson, arizona during the final part of his musical career. Three classic pat the bunny books in one charming slipcase make an adorable, mustshare easter gift. After more than 50 years in print, pat the bunny continues to be an. May 01, 2001 pat the bunny pat the bunny plastic comb may 1 2001 by dorothy kunhardt author 4. Her first book, junket is nice which is also part of the the new. Jan 19, 2020 her mother, dorothy kunhardt, a famous author of childrens books, wrote just for edith pat the bunny, a 1940 novelty that had movable parts and invited young readers to touch and.
Would love to find a proper board version of this book. Jan 21, 2020 the 3yearold girl who inspired pat the bunny was kunhardts daughter and grew up to be edith kunhardt davis, author of dozens of childrens books, including a set of sequels to her. Dorothy kunhardt was the author of over 50 children s book, including the legendary interactive baby book, pat the bunny she was also a historian, writing several books about 19th century america, including a well known account of the aftermath of lincoln s assassination. Living with lincoln reveals 5 generations of collecting. Wellconceived and welldesigned, it has stood the test of time, even though plenty of other interactive. Pat the bunny has been a beloved american classic for 75 years. September 29, 1901 december 23, 1979 was an american childrensbook author, best known for the baby book pat the bunny. Kunhardt, dorothy, 19011979 lc linked data service. When i handed pat the bunny by dorothy kunhardt to my son after i read it to him in the library, he got a really big kid smile on his face and he held it close to him. September 29, 1901december 23, 1979 was an american childrensbook author, best known for the baby book pat the bunny. It lasted 2 days before my 10 month old did a lot more than just pat the bunny.
The timeless childrens classica perfect gift for easter, baby showers and first birthdays. Lets find bunny board book june 1, 2001 by dorothy kunhardt author 4. Mar 31, 2017 in 1934 her first book, junket is nice was published. Pat the bunny is recognized by leading educators as the most important first book for a babys early development. You may have heard that george saunders first novel, lincoln in the bardo, is about president abraham lincolns. These two sequels were written by edith kunhardt, the daughter of the author of the original book. Rubbing to publishers box, lacking one of four flaps. Pat the bunny touch and feel book reissue paperback. This book was a classic in its full form, to exclude classic things from the book to include others daddys scratchy beard as another example, is disappointing.
She also wrote a biography of lincoln s assassination called twenty days. Dorothy kunhardt was also a highly successful author of childrens books, including pat the bunny. She likes to leaf through the pages, and especially likes to play peekaboo with paul and to look in the mirror like judy does. After an easy win against the roses, devin is reminded of how the kicks were playing when she first joined and how. I got this book for my newborn son and have read it to him daily. When most childrens books were moralistic young adult novels, kunhardt was writing books like junket is nice and pat the bunny with handwritten text, funny repetitious words, and things to touch and feel inside the books. Today, the golden books imprint includes an array of storybooks, novelty books, and. Both use the same triedandtrue pat the bunny format. Edith kunhardt davis, 82, daughter of dorothy kunhardt who wrote pat the bunny 1940, and followed in her mothers footsteps as an author of childrens books and extended the pat the. One of the bestselling childrens books of all time, this classic touchandfeel book offers babies a playful and engaging experience, all the while creating cherished memories that will. Pat the bunny, one of the classic, bestselling childrens books of all time, is now available with a cuddly six inch bunny this fantastic book and bunny package makes the perfect gift for baby showers, newborns, or a special child of your own. This volume, poignantly penned by a dying son about his deceased mother, guides readers through the highs and low. The childrens author wrote sequels to her mothers classic 1940 picture.
Edith kunhardt davis, author of pat the bunny sequels. Since 1997, bookfinder has made it easy to find any book at the best price. Edith kunhardt davis, keeper of the legacy of pat the bunny. Kunhardt wrote nearly 50 books, including one of the bestselling childrens books in history, pat the bunny, which has sold over six. She was also a historian, writing several books about 19th century america, including a wellknown account of the aftermath of lincolns assassination. Kunhardt wrote nearly 50 books, including one of the bestselling childrens books in. She was the author of the childrens book, pat the bunny, which. He is the grandson of childrens book author dorothy kunhardt, best known for her 1940 creation pat the bunny.
Despite crippling bouts of depression, dot kunhardt was a noted lincoln author and scholar, but was probably better known for writing pat the. Pat the birthday bunny pat the bunny by edith kunhardt. Dorothy kunhardt was a childrens book author pat the bunny, and a historian. Dorothy kunhardt created pat the bunny for her 3yearold daughter, edith.
Known for his consistently energetic performances, distinctive vocal style, and deadpan comic timing, he won acclaim and major awards for a wide variety of performances. A narrative in text and pictures of the assassination of abraham lincoln. Philip kunhardt amassed one of americas greatest private lincoln. Pat the bunny and other interactive books for kids. For the last ten years of her life she returned to live in new york city. Pat the bunny is one of my 10monthold daughters favorite toys.
Apart from the page where you can pat the furry puppy, nothing else is the same as bunny. The timeless childrens classica perfect gift for baby showers and first birthdays. Dorothy kunhardt 19011979 was the author of the beloved classic pat the bunny, one of the bestselling childrens books of all time. Theres a few pop ups such as a jumping frog and a dogs tail wagging, but. Dorothy kunhardt was the author of over 50 childrens book, including the legendary interactive baby book, pat the bunny. The 3yearold girl who inspired pat the bunny was kunhardts daughter and grew up to be edith kunhardt davis, author of dozens of childrens books, including a set of sequels to her. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Dorothy kunhardts most popular book is pat the bunny. The cat, the dog, little red, the exploding eggs, the wolf and grandma. Join the celebration of bunnys first birthday by opening presents, playing hideandseek, and sharing a deluxe popup birthday cake.
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