Miniatures Books

This tiny book, which measures little more than three inches square, is proof that good things come in small packages. THE LITERARY CAT collects quotes--deep, light, comic, wry, or just simply remarkable for observation--from both the widely celebrated to the somewhat obscure, all of them concerned with cats.

The sources include Mark Twain, Colette, Leonardo DaVinci, P.G. Wodehouse, Abraham Lincoln, Lewis Carroll, Thoreau, Sir Walter Scott, Swinburne, Christopher Smart among others, and their comments are occasionally interpsersed with line drawings of considerable charm. While it will take you only a few minutes to read through the book, it is the sort of tiny book that (like a cat) tends to linger on the desk, the table, the fireplace mantle to surprise you all over again whenever you discover it anew.

The book itself is extremely well constructed with a paper cover, durable hard binding, and meticulously stitched pages. Even if you're not a cat-fancier yourself, it would make a perfect "for no reason" gift to the feline fanatic in your life--especially if he or she is of a literary bent.

GFT, Amazon Reviewer

I never thought in a million years that I would end up an avid bowler; but that all changed when my younger brother began participating in Special Olympics bowling. I try to show up as often as possible to his games to cheer him on and a couple of times after his practice I played a few additional practice games with him for fun. Wouldn't you know it, I eventually caught the bug and I have been bowling ever since.

I saw this miniature book at the book store and decided to buy it in order to learn a little more about the game. Although the book is a short read, it is a well informed and interesting look at the history of bowling, complete with some really cool retro art work and pictures. It includes sections on `Innovations,' `Bowling Around the World,' `The Greats,' `Bowling Culture,' etc. This would make the perfect small gift - especially as a stocking stuffer - for anyone who loves the sport.

I originally bought this mini-book for sheer novelty, but after getting it I left it out on my tv stand where it quickly became a conversation piece. The book is nicely animated, and the simple presentation of the test makes it easy for anyone to understand. Its sparked alot of great conversations, so I definately reccomend it to anyone.

This charming little bedside companion will look cute on a nightstand as decoration. It may even help the occasional insomniac go to sleep. Keeping with the spirit of Running Press Miniature Editions, it is constructed with high quality. Like alot of their small books, it has colorful and kitchy illustrations that capture the subject matter well. It also has a sheep-in-a-circle charm attached to a fabric book marker. Unlike any other Miniature Edition I've seen, there are no words or story. It shows a progression of otherwise blank pages being filled, one-by-one, with sheep doing various activities. These cartoon sheep get repetitive after awhile, but maybe that's the point! This book rates high on cuteness, but don't expect it to do much else than have you count sheep. Will make a nice gift, also.

I love this book because of its simple style and words of truth. Its pop-up pictures of hugs, and the small phrases warm the heart of any loved one. I gave one to my dad, and he too cherishes the simple, but loving message. This truly is a book for a person of any age who loves or needs a hug!

I love this book! It has all the basics up to three ball tricks and even passing, I carry it wherever I go. I find that I am always looking back at it when I have trouble with my routine or a certain trick. It is great and I would recomend it to anyone, novice to pro.

This is a lovely and amusing little book for solitaire play lovers. It looks wonderful in any library or any place you put it.

My youngest child loves tiny books, and we have been disappointed in many of them for poor quality. This set was clearly designed to be small from the beginning, and it is bound in the right way for its size. The art is quite detailed and very nicely suited to its size, and the stories are written in a traditional, lyrical style, like a traditional fairy tale.

The others in the series are worth getting, too.

Little Box of Witches
A Little Box of Fairy Tales

I've been reading The Little City Book to my son (almost 3) since he was a new 2-year-old. He loves to point at the unique art.

Since the pages all have short sentences with some rhymes, I usually say the first line and he can say the second!

This is a must have for all parents!

The illustrations and story are both very good plus there is a felt duck that is attached to the top of the book. The story involves a different animal on each page in varied settings. This makes it easy to add to the story line as his interest in story time increases.