New Stamps Celebrate Children's Animal Books

Well, look what the government came up with for its new postage rate stamp. It decided to select eight acclaimed children's books and put them on the new stamps. There aren't very many choices yet for 39 cent stamps, but this one is their tribute to books. Of course, I am not sure why they chose these books or children's in fact. Some are classics and some well "newbies". And, what is funny I do not like any of them as a favorite. This just goes to show you that my tastes vary from others because many of these books are favorites among the vast majority. I do like most of them, but I would not choose to have them in my collection unless later on my daughter says "I want that book". Also, these books span a large publication time frame. From the original author of Curious George (coming soon to you as an animated movie) to the current Maisy series. I must admit kids really do like most of these. Although, I wouldn't have included Charlotte's Web in with seven other picture books. Wilbur is not illustrated all that much in a chapter book. However, I do give credit for the USPS for at least recognizing there are other good things to immortalize on a stamp besides Elvis and the US Flag. If you go looking for the books to checkout you will find they are all still available from the library and for purchase at the mainstream bookstores. Here they are along with their authors:

1. Frederick by Lionni, Leo
2. Olivia by Falconer, Ian
3. Charlotte's Web by White, E. B. (Elwyn Brooks)
4. Fox in Socks by Seuss, Dr.
5. The Very Hungry Caterpillar by Carle, Eric
6. Maisy Goes to the Library (other titles available as well) by Cousins, Lucy
7. Where the Wild Things Are by Sendak, Maurice
8. The Original Curious George by Rey, H. A. (Hans Augusto) or the continued series by Rey, Margret under titles such as Curious George Flies a Kite

But, as a side note, when did insects and rodents start being considered animals?

Happy reading.