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128 pp.
| Running
| October, 2011
|
TradeISBN 978-0-7624-4063-4$18.95
(4)
K-3
Illustrated by
Lisa Congdon.
This browsable volume includes several animals for each letter of the alphabet (mostly four or five; there's only one for X). The short explanatory paragraphs, while informative, are a little exclamation-point-heavy and random; a "fun fact" about each animal is included with its entry. Clean design and realistic-looking illustrations enhance the presentation. Glos.
108 pp.
| Chronicle
| April, 2005
|
TradeISBN 0-8118-4642-3$12.95 Reissue (1995)
(4)
4-6
During her physicist father's sabbatical year in Paris, ten-year-old Leslie attends French school, explores the city, and discovers the enchanting miniature world of timbres (postage stamps). Each prose vignette includes a stamp reproduction on the facing page; some images reflect plot points or themes. A large measure of nostalgia and preciousness limits the child appeal of this cleanly designed little book.