You're Just What I Need

By Ruth Krauss

Book Overview

"Proof of its classic status is the way young children still giggle at its gentle simplicity. Sure to be a toddler-time favorite." -- School Library Journal Join the fun as a mother and child play a loving game of hide-and-seek in this charming hardcover reissue of Ruth Krauss's delightful story, originally titled The Bundle Book . As baby hides beneath the soft blanket, Mother tries again and again to guess what in the world the bundle could be. Brought to life with soft and playful full-color artwork by Julia Noonan, this heartwarming classic is perfect for parents and young children to share. "A sweeter, more sentimental version of an old favorite." --ALA Booklist This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0060275146
• ISBN13: 9780060275143
• Release Date: January 1998
• Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers
• Length: 40 Pages
• Weight: 0.85 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 9.4" x 9.4"
• Age Range: 4 to 7 years
• Grade Range: Preschool to Grade 2

Customer Reviews

A Delightful Surprise

My 20 month old son has a very eclectic taste in the books he enjoys. I was surprised when he pulled this off of his book shelf amidst many other books. It is now the favorite book and we read it over and over and over again. The text is simple; the illustrations are realistic yet warm; and, we never grow tired of discussing the illustrations on each page. I think he enjoys it because of the above reasons, and because...

adorable story of love between mother and daughter

A lovely story of a toddler girl hiding under a blanket and playing a game of "what is under the blanket"? Mother makes many guesses as to what it can be and each response is "I don't need (the item)". At the end the girl pops out and declares the lump was "me" and then mother states that is just what she needed. This is very cute and shows love and typical interaction between a loving mother and adoring daughter. I have the...

A touching portrait of mother and child

One morning a mother sees a strange bundle under the blankets on her bed. As she wonders aloud what it might be--a monkey? A bundle of carrots? Or Humpty-Dumpty?--the bundle proclaims "No, no, no, no, NO!" until finally it reveals itself: "It's ME!" cries the tousle-headed little toddler.If you're a baby boomer, you might remember this book from your childhood. It was originally published in 1951 under the title "The Bundle...

A Walk Down Memory Lane

When I was a little girl, my mother and I would spend hours reading the original version of this book. We checked it out of the library since, sadly, the book was out of print. Now a college student, my favorite christmas present this year was the new version of this book. It brought back memories of a wonderful time between me and my mom. I would recommend this book to any new parent who wants to create wonderful memories...

A book all parents should read to their children

This book is a great way for a parent to tell a child how much they're needed & wanted. Opening the door for the parent to express their love for the child.