{"product_id":"the-story-of-little-babaji-9780060080938","title":"The Story of Little Babaji","description":"\u003cp\u003eHelen Bannerman, who was born in Edinburgh in 1863, lived in India for thirty years. As a gift for her two little girls, she wrote and illustrated \u003cem\u003eThe Story of Little Black Sambo\u003c\/em\u003e (1899), a story that clearly takes place in India (with its tigers and \"ghi,\" or melted butter), even though the names she gave her characters belie that setting.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor this new edition of Bannerman's much beloved tale, the little boy, his mother, and his father have all been give authentic Indian names: Babaji, Mamaji, and Papaji. And Fred Marcellino's high-spirited illustrations lovingly, memorably transform this old favorite. He gives a classic story new life.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Helen Bannerman\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e HarperCollins\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 06\/18\/2002\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 72\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.35lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 6.40h x 6.40w x 0.40d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780060080938\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAccelerated Reader:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReading Level:\u003c\/b\u003e 3.9\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePoint Value:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.5\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eInterest Level:\u003c\/b\u003e Lower Grade\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eQuiz #\/Name: \u003c\/b\u003e34052 \/ Story of Little Babaji\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReview Citation(s): \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003ePW Notes and Reprints\u003c\/i\u003e 06\/17\/2002 pg. 67\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e 06\/17\/2002\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eMarcellino, Fred:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - Fred Marcellino's picture books include \u003cem\u003ePuss in Boots\u003c\/em\u003e, a Caldecott Honor Book; \u003cem\u003eThe Steadfast Tin Soldier\u003c\/em\u003e, an ALA \u003cem\u003eBooklist\u003c\/em\u003e Children's Editors' Choice; and \u003cem\u003eThe Pelican Chorus\u003c\/em\u003e, one of \u003cem\u003eSchool Library Journal's\u003c\/em\u003e Best Books of the Year.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHis most recent books, \u003cem\u003eThe Story of Little Babaji\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eOuch!\u003c\/em\u003e are both ALA Notable Children's Books.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDancing By the Light of the Moon: The Art of Fred Marcellino\u003c\/strong\u003e will open on November 9, 2002 and run through January 26, 2003 at The Norman Rockwell Museum in Stockbridge, Massachusetts. This is a comprehensive show of more than 150 pieces highlighting his children's book career, and the first museum retrospective honoring the artistic accomplishments of this remarkable artist. For more information visit, The Norman Rockwell Museum website.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"HarperCollins","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":43097779798131,"sku":"9.78E+12","price":13.57,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/9255\/0515\/files\/img_0e9dfacc-04db-4dc5-bae1-a2e9f3ec42e7.jpg?v=1748614577","url":"https:\/\/bookstorenmore.com\/products\/the-story-of-little-babaji-9780060080938","provider":"Bookstore N More","version":"1.0","type":"link"}