Taback, Simms
Overview
Works: | 193 works in 682 publications in 6 languages and 36,476 library holdings |
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Genres: | Juvenile works Toy and movable books Fiction Folklore Picture books Stories in rhyme Folk songs Humor Riddles Nursery rhymes |
Roles: | Author, Illustrator, Narrator, Editor |
Classifications: | PZ8.3.T1145, E |
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Most widely held works about
Simms Taback
- Children's literature review. excerpts from reviews, criticism, and commentary on books for children and young people by Tom Burns( )
- Something about the author( )
- There was an old lady who swallowed a fly by Weston Woods Studios( Visual )
- Getting to know Simms Taback by Simms Taback( Visual )
- Simms Taback stories( Visual )
- Children's literature review( )
- Taback, Simms( Visual )
- Simms Taback Papers by Simms Taback( )
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Most widely held works by
Simms Taback
Joseph had a little overcoat by
Simms Taback(
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52 editions published between 1977 and 2014 in 6 languages and held by 4,952 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A very old overcoat is recycled numerous times into a variety of garments
52 editions published between 1977 and 2014 in 6 languages and held by 4,952 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A very old overcoat is recycled numerous times into a variety of garments
There was an old lady who swallowed a fly by
Simms Taback(
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42 editions published between 1973 and 2018 in 5 languages and held by 3,719 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Presents the traditional version of a famous American folk poem first heard in the U.S. in the 1940's with illustrations on die-cut pages that reveal all that the old lady swallows
42 editions published between 1973 and 2018 in 5 languages and held by 3,719 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Presents the traditional version of a famous American folk poem first heard in the U.S. in the 1940's with illustrations on die-cut pages that reveal all that the old lady swallows
Kibitzers and fools : tales my zayda (grandfather) told me by
Simms Taback(
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5 editions published between 2005 and 2008 in English and held by 2,974 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Thirteen brief, illustrated, traditional Jewish tales, each accompanied by an appropriate saying
5 editions published between 2005 and 2008 in English and held by 2,974 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Thirteen brief, illustrated, traditional Jewish tales, each accompanied by an appropriate saying
This is the house that Jack built by
Simms Taback(
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21 editions published between 2000 and 2009 in 3 languages and held by 1,805 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A cumulative nursery rhyme about the chain of events that started when Jack built a house
21 editions published between 2000 and 2009 in 3 languages and held by 1,805 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A cumulative nursery rhyme about the chain of events that started when Jack built a house
Too much noise by
Ann McGovern(
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25 editions published between 1957 and 2001 in 3 languages and held by 1,376 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Old Peter is irritated by the noise in his house so he seeks the advice of the village wiseman
25 editions published between 1957 and 2001 in 3 languages and held by 1,376 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Old Peter is irritated by the noise in his house so he seeks the advice of the village wiseman
Road builders by
B. G Hennessy(
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11 editions published between 1994 and 2018 in English and held by 1,252 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Explains how a road is built first introducing the crew, then showing all the trucks in action, and finally showing the brand-new road as it comes to bustling life
11 editions published between 1994 and 2018 in English and held by 1,252 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Explains how a road is built first introducing the crew, then showing all the trucks in action, and finally showing the brand-new road as it comes to bustling life
Two little witches : a Halloween counting story by
Harriet Ziefert(
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23 editions published between 1996 and 2007 in English and Undetermined and held by 1,155 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
While trick-or-treating, two little witches meet other creatures out on Halloween night
23 editions published between 1996 and 2007 in English and Undetermined and held by 1,155 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
While trick-or-treating, two little witches meet other creatures out on Halloween night
I miss you every day by
Simms Taback(
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8 editions published between 2007 and 2009 in 3 languages and held by 971 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A little girl misses someone so much that she wraps herself up like a package and sends herself through the mail
8 editions published between 2007 and 2009 in 3 languages and held by 971 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A little girl misses someone so much that she wraps herself up like a package and sends herself through the mail
Snakey riddles by
Katy Hall(
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7 editions published between 1989 and 1994 in English and held by 801 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
An illustrated collection of riddles about snakes, including "What kind of snake do you find on the front of your car? A windshield viper!"
7 editions published between 1989 and 1994 in English and held by 801 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
An illustrated collection of riddles about snakes, including "What kind of snake do you find on the front of your car? A windshield viper!"
Fishy riddles by
Katy Hall(
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8 editions published between 1983 and 1993 in English and Undetermined and held by 771 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A collection of simple riddles about fish such as "Why are fish so smart? They are always in schools."
8 editions published between 1983 and 1993 in English and Undetermined and held by 771 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A collection of simple riddles about fish such as "Why are fish so smart? They are always in schools."
Sam's Wild West Show by
Nancy Antle(
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6 editions published between 1994 and 1998 in English and held by 733 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Sam and his Wild West Show entertain the townsfolk and catch two bank robbers before moving on to the next town
6 editions published between 1994 and 1998 in English and held by 733 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Sam and his Wild West Show entertain the townsfolk and catch two bank robbers before moving on to the next town
When I first came to this land by
Harriet Ziefert(
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6 editions published between 1998 and 2007 in English and held by 715 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Illustrations and words to a traditional song describe the adventures of a pioneer who buys a farm and builds life for himself and his family
6 editions published between 1998 and 2007 in English and held by 715 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Illustrations and words to a traditional song describe the adventures of a pioneer who buys a farm and builds life for himself and his family
Buggy riddles by
Katy Hall(
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7 editions published between 1986 and 1993 in English and held by 710 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
An illustrated collection of insect riddles including "Why do bees hum? They don't know the words!" and "What is the best year for grasshoppers? Leap year!"
7 editions published between 1986 and 1993 in English and held by 710 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
An illustrated collection of insect riddles including "Why do bees hum? They don't know the words!" and "What is the best year for grasshoppers? Leap year!"
There was an old lady who swallowed a fly by
Simms Taback(
Recording
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18 editions published between 1999 and 2018 in English and held by 693 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Presents the traditional version of a famous American folk poem first heard in the U.S. in the 1940's. Book includes illustrations on die-cut pages that reveal all that the old lady swallows
18 editions published between 1999 and 2018 in English and held by 693 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Presents the traditional version of a famous American folk poem first heard in the U.S. in the 1940's. Book includes illustrations on die-cut pages that reveal all that the old lady swallows
Spacey riddles by
Katy Hall(
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5 editions published between 1991 and 1995 in English and held by 686 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Riddles about the sun, stars, moon, planets, and space travel
5 editions published between 1991 and 1995 in English and held by 686 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Riddles about the sun, stars, moon, planets, and space travel
Joseph had a little overcoat by
Simms Taback(
Recording
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20 editions published between 1999 and 2017 in English and held by 625 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A very old overcoat is recycled numerous times into a variety of garments
20 editions published between 1999 and 2017 in English and held by 625 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A very old overcoat is recycled numerous times into a variety of garments
Jason's bus ride by
Harriet Ziefert(
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13 editions published between 1987 and 2012 in English and held by 614 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Jason becomes a hero when he takes a bus ride
13 editions published between 1987 and 2012 in English and held by 614 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Jason becomes a hero when he takes a bus ride
Simms Taback's great big book of spacey, snakey, buggy riddles by
Katy Hall(
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6 editions published in 2008 in English and held by 597 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A collection of riddles to make readers laugh -- or groan
6 editions published in 2008 in English and held by 597 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A collection of riddles to make readers laugh -- or groan
Who said moo? by
Harriet Ziefert(
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16 editions published between 1996 and 2012 in 3 languages and held by 567 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A lift-the-flap book in which the reader can help Red Rooster find out which farm animal answered "Moo" when he crowed one sunny morning
16 editions published between 1996 and 2012 in 3 languages and held by 567 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A lift-the-flap book in which the reader can help Red Rooster find out which farm animal answered "Moo" when he crowed one sunny morning
Simms Taback's big book of words by
Simms Taback(
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5 editions published between 2004 and 2011 in English and held by 564 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Illustrations and text present common toys, articles of clothing, foods and animals
5 editions published between 2004 and 2011 in English and held by 564 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Illustrations and text present common toys, articles of clothing, foods and animals
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- Ziefert, Harriet Author
- Eisenberg, Lisa
- Hall, Katy Author
- Viking Press Publisher
- McGovern, Ann Author
- Hennessy, B. G. (Barbara G.) Author
- Weston Woods Studios
- Scholastic Inc
- Antle, Nancy Author
- Eichenberg, Fritz 1901-1990
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Animals Animal sounds Authors, American Big books Board books Buses Children's poetry Children's stories Children's stories, Chinese Clothing and dress Coats Counting Cowboys Cowgirls Domestic animals Eastern Europe Emigration and immigration English language Fables Fishes Folklore Folk songs Folk songs, English Halloween Illustrators Insects Jews Jews, European Long-distance relationships Noise Nonsense songs Nonsense verses Nursery rhymes Nursery rhymes, English Outer space Outlaws Picture books for children Postal service Riddles, Juvenile Road machinery Roads--Design and construction Snakes Taback, Simms Tales Talking books for children Toy and movable books United States Vocabulary Western stories Witches
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Alternative Names
Simms Taback American illustrator
Simms Taback Amerikaans illustrator (1932-2011)
Simms Taback auteur-illustrateur d'ouvrages pour la jeunesse
Simms Taback il·lustrador estatunidenc
Simms Taback ilustrador estadounidense
Simms Taback maisitheoir Meiriceánach
Simms Taback US-amerikanischer Kinderbuchautor, Illustrator, Art Director und Grafiker
Tabakku, Shimuzu 1932-2011
Табак, Симмс 1932-2011
טבק, סימס 1932-2011
سيمس تاباك
타박, 심스 1932-2011
타백, 심스 1932-2011
태백, 심스 1932-2011
ターバック, シムズ
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