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Зачем уметь читать?
Книга «ЗАЧЕМ УМЕТЬ ЧИТАТЬ?», придуманная специально для детей, вышла в 1953 году и с тех пор постоянно переиздаётся. Остроумный текст с весёлыми рисунками ненавязчиво подводит юных читателей к важному открытию: чтение – неисчерпаемый источник знаний и фантазии, без него невозможно творческое развитие человека.
Но главное, чтение – это ни с чем не сравнимое удовольствие!
Эту книгу просто необходимо иметь в каждой домашней библиотеке.
Но главное, чтение – это ни с чем не сравнимое удовольствие!
Эту книгу просто необходимо иметь в каждой домашней библиотеке.
51 pages, Hardcover
Published January 1, 2017
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About the author
Munro Leaf
90 books560 followersWilbur Monroe Leaf AKA Munro Leaf, author and illustrator of dozens of children’s books.
He is best remembered for his signature character, Ferdinand, the Spanish bull who preferred smelling flowers to fighting in a ring in Spain. Composed in less than an hour one Sunday afternoon in 1935, the book sparked controversy. With the Spanish Civil War raging, political critics charged that it was a satirical attack on aggression. In Germany, the book was burned; in India, Ghandi called it his favorite. Even today, Ferdinand continues to charm children around the world—the story has been translated into over 60 languages.
He is best remembered for his signature character, Ferdinand, the Spanish bull who preferred smelling flowers to fighting in a ring in Spain. Composed in less than an hour one Sunday afternoon in 1935, the book sparked controversy. With the Spanish Civil War raging, political critics charged that it was a satirical attack on aggression. In Germany, the book was burned; in India, Ghandi called it his favorite. Even today, Ferdinand continues to charm children around the world—the story has been translated into over 60 languages.
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Displaying 1 - 6 of 6 reviews
September 11, 2015
Well, this wouldn't be a normal book I would necessarily pick up. I happened to be babysitting and had nothing to do as I was waiting for the kids to wake up from their nap and I found this book lying around, so I read it. This book mentions cavemen in it and this book it suppose to convince you to love reading and that reading is fun. It didn't really convince me, but I also already love to read and didn't need any convincing. I don't know, everyone's different.
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August 24, 2014
If this book doesn't convince any young one to read, I don't know what will. My daughter and I saw it at an used-book store (She Said Boom! on College St) in Toronto. She read it and loved it. Seriously, how can one not like a book with a great message like that?! This oldie should definitely be reprinted and put back on the shelves at every bookstore.
March 9, 2008
How nice that they've reprinted this oldie! The illustrations aren't exciting, but I love the message!
February 17, 2011
How can you not love a book with a message like that?
March 25, 2011
I have read some of this book, the beginning explains reasons of developing the alphabet and the purpose of reading. The illustrations are cute and the book is a bit humorous.
June 21, 2012
The gender roles are dated, but the overall message is strong and still relevant.
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