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32 pp.
| Whitman
| October, 2017
|
TradeISBN 978-0-8075-2433-6$16.99
(3)
K-3
Illustrated by
Yee Von Chan.
Three animal friends, Squirrel, Mouse, and Hare, prepare the Little Burrow for Christmas. Mouse finds an ill swallow in the snowy forest, and the trio rescue and nurse the bird back to health. Delicate color illustrations picture the friends' altruistic efforts of offering their gifts (coneflowers, warm cap) to aid in Swallow's recovery; she rewards them with a sweet song.
32 pp.
| Hyperion
| January, 2010
|
TradeISBN 978-1-4231-1659-2$15.99
(3)
PS
Illustrated by
David McPhail.
"Who loves the messy pup? / 'Come on, dear, I'll help clean up.' Mama loves her little pup." This question-and-answer rhyming text reassures young ones that even though they can be messy, grumpy, loud, or naughty, they will always be loved and cared for. The tone of the soothing text and warm mama-and-child illustrations is just right for bedtime.
32 pp.
| Hyperion
| January, 2008
|
TradeISBN 978-0-7868-1898-3$16.99
(4)
PS
Illustrated by
Kay Chorao.
An intergenerational family of eight bunnies is ready for vacation but not for traveling. When their one suitcase won't shut, they wear the extra clothes--but "such a harebrained plan won't do!" Eventually they do manage to get out the door. Told in occasionally forced rhyme, the story is bolstered by Chorao's engaging illustrations.
32 pp.
| Hyperion
| January, 2007
|
TradeISBN 978-0-7868-1612-5$16.99
(4)
PS
Illustrated by
Kay Chorao.
Busy double-page spreads filled with springtime colors illustrate this tale about counting and cooperation, as eight bunnies hop, skip, and jump their way into the garden, then back to the kitchen to make a stew. Although the cheerful rhyme falters in places, the bunnies' evening picnic makes a satisfying end to the story.
24 pp.
| Houghton
| March, 1999
|
TradeISBN 0-395-90499-4$$15.00
(3)
K-3
Illustrated by
Denis Roche.
In this amusing and informative counting book, each language's original characters, transliterations, and phonetic spellings are provided, giving the reader a three-dimensional approach to each set of numbers. Clean, bright, action-filled illustrations help convey the culture of each language. A useful map and language key is included at the back.