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Bird, Butterfly, Eel
James Prosek (2009) , 40-80 pages
Illustrated by
Audience: Primary (k-3rd grade), Intermediate (4th-6th grade)
Category: Realistic Fiction, Spring, Summer
(This book has outstanding illustrations)
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This richly illustrated picture book
follows a barn swallow, a monarch
butterfly and an American eel from
their summer homes on a coastal farm to
the distant places they travel to in
the fall. Along the way, the beautiful
drawings and simple text tell about
what they eat, where they live and how
they rear their young. With more
detailed animal facts included at the
end of the story, this book could
easily accompany a lesson on animal
migration or just be enjoyed by animal
lovers of all ages!
Reviewed by: Rene / Mountain Island Library
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Old Bear
Kevin Henkes (2008) , under 40 pages
Illustrated by
Audience: Preschool
Category: Concept, Fall, Read Aloud, Spring, Summer, Winter
(This book has outstanding illustrations)
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It is snowing real hard and Old Bear is
getting ready for his long nap. As he
sleeps he dreams of being a cub again
and enjoying the wonders of nature. He
dreams about summer, fall, winter and
spring and how each season brought him
so much joy!
Kevin Henkes creates a book about
dreams and remembering things from the
youngest of eyes. The illustrations
show the beauty of the seasons that Old
Bear dreams about. Great book!
Reviewed by: Annie / West Boulevard Library
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Round Like a Ball
Lisa Campbell Ernst (2008) , under 40 pages
Illustrated by
Audience: Preschool
Category: Read Aloud, Spring
(This book has outstanding illustrations)
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Round like a ball? What could it be?
Let's try to guess! The bright,
colorful illustrations and die-cut
pages in this book give clues for a
guessing game as different family
members try to figure out what is tough
and strong, wet and dry, warm and cold,
and a beautiful home to us all. An
outstanding read-aloud for Earth Day,
this book includes a final page listing
simple ways we can care for our Earth.
Reviewed by: Rene / Mountain Island Library
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Henri, Egg Artiste
Marcus Pfister (2007) , under 40 pages
Illustrated by
Audience: Primary (k-3rd grade), Intermediate (4th-6th grade)
Category: Spring
(This book has outstanding illustrations)
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Henri is a professional egg painter who is bored with the ordinary Easter eggs he creates year after year. He decides to express his true talent by creating egg masterpieces inspired by the works of famous artists. Henri's wife and best friend join in, and the result is an Easter egg display to rival any great art museum! Readers will learn about artists and their artistic styles by matching the eggs Henri creates to the real works of art pictured and described at the back of the book.
Reviewed by: Rene / Mountain Island Library
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Leaves
David Ezra Stein (2007) , under 40 pages
Illustrated by David Ezra Stein
Audience: Toddlers, Preschool, Primary (k-3rd grade)
Category: Fall, Read Aloud, Spring
(This book has outstanding illustrations)
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It's little bear's first year. Fall
has come to his island. When the leaves
begin to fall he wonders what to do?
However after following his instincts
and sleeping through the winter, he
awakens in spring to find everything
blooming once again. Told in simple
words with wonderfully basic
illustrations, this work is a wonderful
treat for the young and young at heart.
Reviewed by: Courtney / Independence Regional Library
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