Mr. Pine's Purple House

by Leonard P. Kessler

Overview

Mr. Pine lived on Vine Street in a little white house. "A white house is fine," said Mr. Pine, "but there are FIFTY white houses all in a line on Vine Street. How can I tell which house is mine?"

Mr. Pine had a big problem. But he solved that problem in his own special way. Mr. Pine's Purple House, first published in 1965, has been a favorite children's book for generations and fifty years later the intrepid Mr. Pine is still entertaining girls and boys. Come meet Mr. Pine, his dog and his cat, and read the hilarious antics with his brushes and ladders, and lots of purple paint!

50th Anniversary Edition.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781930900776
Publisher:	Purple House Press
Publication date:	08/28/2014
Edition description:	Anniversary
Product dimensions:	6.20(w) x 9.10(h) x 0.50(d)
Age Range:	6 - 9 Years

About the Author

Leonard Kessler has been creating books for children for the past fifty years. He has illustrated more than 200 books, many which he also wrote. Three of Leonard Kessler's books have been named on the NEW YORK TIMES Ten Best Illustrated Books for Children.

Leonard and his wife, Ethel, have collaborated on forty books for young children. Both of the Kesslers are graduates of Carnegie Mellon University. The Kesslers lived for many years in Rockland County, NY, and now live in Florida. They have two grown children and four grandchildren.

Editorial Reviews

Mr. Pine has a problem. All the houses on Vine Street, including his, are painted white. How can he tell which one is his! to solve that problem he decides to paint his house purple! Originally published in 1965 and long out of print, Mr. Pine's Purple House, with Mr. Pine, his dog, his cat, his brushes and ladders, and all that purple paint are once again available to a new and appreciated generation of beginning readers in this wonderful edition from Purple House Press!