{"title":"Eleanor Frances Lattimore","description":"Eleanor Frances Lattimore was born in China where her father and mother had gone to teach English at a Chinese government university. Eleanor studied art in Oakland, California, New York City and Boston and worked for several years in New York City as a freelance artist, designing greeting cards and Christmas cards and illustrating books for children. One day Eleanor went to see a children's book editor to see if she had any work for her to do. The editor, Elizabeth Bevier, especially liked Eleanor's drawings of little Chinese children. \"It's too bad we don't have a book about a little Chinese child,\" said Miss Bevier, \"because if we did I'd want you to make the illustrations for it.\" Eleanor took this as an invitation for her to write a book! So she went back to her apartment and in about a week she wrote a book about a mischievous little Chinese boy named \"Little Pear.\" Little Pear was published in 1931 and it is still in print, 84 years later. Altogether, Eleanor published 57 books between 1931 and 1978. There were three more books about Little Pear - Little Pear and his Friends (1934), Little Pear and the Rabbits (1956) and More About Little Pear (1971). Most of Eleanor's books are written for children in second and third grade. They are written simply and directly and are about things that happen in everyday life: falling in the water, losing a key and getting it back, getting to know a cousin from another part of the country, and so on. Many of Eleanor's books are set in China where she grew up. Others are set in places where she lived. Many of her books are loosely based on the adventures of her children and grandchildren. The Clever Cat (1936) is based on the adventures of a real cat named Ulysses who belonged to Eleanor's father in Hanover, New Hampshire. Judith and Rose were really Marguerite and Audrey, daughters of Eleanor's sister Isabel.","products":[{"product_id":"little-pear-and-his-friends-paperback","title":"Little Pear and His Friends - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLittle Pear is a young boy who lives in a small village in China. Although his story takes place long ago, Little Pear is much like any little boy today--always on the lookout for excitement and adventure! \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWherever Little Pear goes, there is fun to be had. His friends love to join his adventures--especially his best friend, Big Head. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAccompany Little Pear as he goes ice fishing, masquerades as a beggar boy, finds a tiger in his house, and--best of all--gets a brand-new little brother!\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51444817821919,"sku":"9780152054908","price":10.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0813\/8958\/4607\/files\/1GKn-J3S609780152054908.webp?v=1790207851"},{"product_id":"the-clever-cat-paperback","title":"The Clever Cat - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is the story of Ulysses, a coal black cat, and his family which includes two children, Judith and Rose. The story is set in Hanover, New Hampshire, where the author's parents and her sister lived.Eleanor Frances Lattimore wrote more than 50 children's books. Her best-known book, \"Little Pear,\" is considered a modern classic. She writes in a simple, direct style and her distinctive, bold line drawings support and complement the text.\"The Clever Cat\" will be enjoyed by children in the lower primary grades, ages 5 to 7, and older, especially by children who love cats!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51445076099295,"sku":"9780692636350","price":10.73,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0813\/8958\/4607\/files\/ozF1CfA44z9780692636350.webp?v=1790211197"},{"product_id":"little-pear-and-the-rabbits-paperback","title":"Little Pear and the Rabbits - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eLittle Pear and the Rabbits is the third in a series of stories about Little Pear, a mischievous little Chinese boy in old China in the early 1900s. The first in the series was Little Pear, followed by Little Pear and his Friends, this book, Little Pear and the Rabbits, and finally, More about Little Pear. Little Pear was immediately popular, and is often called a \"modern children's classic.\" It is noted for its simple and direct writing style, and has been enjoyed by children in many countries. The author and illustrator Eleanor Frances Lattimore published 58 books altogether and was one of the 20th Century's leading writers of children's books. This book is longer than the first Little Pear and is written for a slightly older child. The author's style is simple and direct, much of the story consists of dialog, and the text is supported by almost 100 of the author's lovely illustrations.We hope you enjoy reading Little Pear and the Rabbits.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51445081768159,"sku":"9780692640494","price":10.73,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0813\/8958\/4607\/files\/GeucUv6oSN9780692640494.webp?v=1790211210"},{"product_id":"more-about-little-pear-paperback","title":"More about Little Pear - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eMore About Little Pear is the fourth in a series of stories about Little Pear, a mischievous little Chinese boy in old China in the early 1900s. The first book in the series was Little Pear, followed by Little Pear and his Friends, Little Pear and the Rabbits, and finally this book, More about Little Pear.Little Pear was immediately popular, and is often called a \"modern children's classic.\" It is noted for its simple and direct writing style, and has been enjoyed by children in many countries. The author and illustrator Eleanor Frances Lattimore published 58 books and was one of the 20th Century's leading writers of children's books.This book is a little longer than the first Little Pear and is written for a slightly older child. The author's style is simple and direct, much of the story consists of dialog, and the text is supported by the author's lovely illustrations.We hope you enjoy reading More About Little Pear.The cover of the first edition contains the following review: \"Eleanor Lattimore seems to be able, in book after book, to write simply, sensitively, and with due attention to detail, about children who have interesting adventures. She depicts these with charm and freshness so that they always seem immediate and important.\" --- Young Readers' Review\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51445100675295,"sku":"9780692654231","price":10.73,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0813\/8958\/4607\/files\/ibi_3dOzjD9780692654231.webp?v=1790211256"},{"product_id":"storm-on-the-island-paperback","title":"Storm on the Island - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis second edition of Storm on the Island is a revised and edited version of a classic story about a family living through a hurricane on the Carolina coast.It was pitch black outside. A storm was roaring over the little sea island where Rose Ann and her family lived. The house shook in the wind but it was still standing when at last the storm was over. Fields were flooded and the crops ruined by salt water Worst of all, the causeway to the mainland had been washed away and they were cut off from supplies.Rose Ann minded the baby, Paul caught fish to eat, and they all managed to help another family marooned by high water. But when it was all over, and Paul and Rose Ann realized that they had lived through a hurricane, things seemed different and they somehow felt more grown up.Eleanor Frances Lattimore's delightful drawings illustrate the story.(Text taken from the front flap of the dust jacket on the first edition of this book. )\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51452528951519,"sku":"9780692639610","price":10.73,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0813\/8958\/4607\/files\/RK8_6IBGp79780692639610.webp?v=1790290576"}],"url":"https:\/\/blackandbarhe.com\/collections\/eleanor-frances-lattimore.oembed","provider":"Black \u0026 Barhe Bookstore","version":"1.0","type":"link"}