- Paperback
- Publisher: Live Oak Media (NY) (September 1998)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 0874994675
- ISBN-13: 978-0874994674
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From Publishers Weekly
Babbitt ( Tuck Everlasting ; Knee knock Rise ) has created some extraordinary children's books, and this one is no exception. It is, quite simply, Babbitt at her best. In a medieval castle, a king and queen argue a crucial question: what is the "best thing" for their young prince? The king insists that his wife gives the child too many toys ("If this keeps up, he'll turn out soft and silly"); she retorts that he gives him too many lessons ("If that keeps up, he'll turn out dry and dusty"). The king resorts to his books to find the answer, whereas the queen polls everyone she meets. The responses run the gamut from "vegetables" (the day nursemaid) to "sunshine" (the gardener) to "a song" (the court musician). But it is the cook's daughter who points the perplexed parents in the right direction, instructing them to ask the prince himself. "Bub," replies the toddler, which translates into the inarguably "very best thing": love. This splendid story is matched by exquisite artwork, which offers a refreshingly realistic depiction of the medieval setting and featuring the royal dog (patiently sporting a court jester's cap), who is entirely devoted to the very lovable prince. All ages.
Copyright 1994 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
Copyright 1994 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
From School Library Journal
PreSchool-Grade 3-By Natalie Babbitt. A young king and queen want the one and only very best thing for their son, but a dispute arises over what exactly that would be.
Copyright 1998 Reed Business Information, Inc.
Copyright 1998 Reed Business Information, Inc.
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good read, Aug 19 2002
By A Customer - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Bub: Or the Very Best Thing (Library Binding)
This beautifully illustrated book is great to read with your kids.It is about what is most important in a child's upbringing.
The king and Queen in the book both think they know
what is best for the little prince, but neither of them
can agree on what that is. Together they set out to find the answer,
but the little prince already knows the answer it's Bub or Love as he can't quite pronounce it yet. I think
you and your kids will enjoy reading this book together.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Delicious, Sep 26 2011
By W GLENN JAMISON MD - Published on Amazon.com
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This review is from: Bub: Or the Very Best Thing (Paperback)
The book is in good, solid condition. It arrived in good time, well packaged. I'd gladly order from this supplier again.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Beautiful book.. Especially for Golden Retriever Lovers, Dec 10 2010
By dayna forsythe - Published on Amazon.com
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This review is from: Bub: Or the Best Thing (Library Binding)
My dogs nickname by my step-daughter was Bub.. and he was a white faced Golden Retriever who recently passed.. This book meant allot to her.. it was adorable.
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