books by Meindert Dejong

books by Meindert Dejong

books:

Meindert Dejong

Meindert Dejong

HarperTrophy, 1987

What an adventure!
I read this book as a child and, in turn, read it to my children. It has a permanent place in our hearts. It is the well written story of a young Chinese boy and his beloved pig, "Glory of the Republic", who get separated from his family and caught behind Japanese ...

The Wheel on the School

Meindert Dejong

HarperTrophy, 1972

A Wonderful Read Aloud Book
[...]It lacks all the typical hooks and gimmicks prevalent in much of today's fiction for children. This is real literature. It's beautifully written. The writer, Meindert DeJong, is logical, witty and sensitive. I just finished reading "The Wheel on the ...

Hurry Home, Candy (Harper Trophy Books)

Meindert Dejong

HarperTrophy, 1972

45 years ago - my first dog book
I first read this precious book forty-five years ago. It was 1961 and I was in the 5th grade. Until I read this book, I was terrified of dogs, but after reading it, I became a "dog person". Although I own almost every dog book in print, this one is still my favorite. ...

Far Out the Long Canal

Meindert DeJong

Harpercollins Juvenile Books, 1964

Unforgettable treat!
Each time I read "Far Out the Long Canal," the response of upper elementary listeners is the same - wide-eyed wonder and rapt attention. Could it be that they love Meindert DeJong's story as much as I do? Do the canals of the Netherlands come alive for them, too, as ...

The Last Little Cat

Meindert DeJong

Whole Spirit Press, 1997

Sweet Story
A sweet little story about how a runt kitten and blind old dog find friendship. Easy and short enough for a 2nd grader to read on their own.

Along Came a Dog (Harper Trophy Books)

Meindert Dejong

HarperTrophy, 1980

Two thumbs up for this beautiful story
This is a lovely, sensitive story about a lonely dog searching for a home and the friendless little red hen he loves and protects. The author tells the story from the dog's and the hen's points of view, displaying a keen understanding of animal behavior. Sensitive ...

Shadrach (Harper Trophy Books)

Meindert Dejong

HarperTrophy, 1980

for parents every where
I was browsing throw the library to find a book for myself when i found the book shadrach. At first i didn't realy care for it until i started skimming throw the pages. To a kid like me it looked easy to read, but when i started reading it i couldnt stop. It was like ...

Along Came A Dog
Meindert DeJong

Harper & Brothers, 1958

Good Luck Duck

Meindert Dejong

Harpercollins Juvenile Books, 1950

It's a funny story about a boy and his duck.
I think people should read this book because it is a funny story about a boy and his duck. The boy wants a pet because he is lonely. All sorts of good things start happening when he gets a duck at the fair.

Nobody Plays With a Cabbage

Meindert Dejong

Harpercollins Juvenile Books, 2000

Great book
I took out this book and read it 12 times when I was in gradeschool! I think the author did a great job at writing this book and targeting it to children. I loved it so much that I had taken it out over and over agian to read! 5 stars

The Easter Cat
Meindert Dejong

Aladdin, 1991

Although she has always wanted a cat, Millie is never allowed to keep one until she finds one next to her Easter basket.