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Morrison, Gordon
5 Reviews
(3)
K-3
This journey of rainwater down a mountainside invites readers to contemplate the interdependence of water, life, and land. Each double-page spread creatively showcases a body of water and selected plants and animals in the immediate vicinity. Further away from the water, the colors and details quietly fade away. Additional information about the plants and animals is appended.
Reviewer: Danielle J. Ford
(3)
K-3
In a chronicle of the natural world during the four seasons, Morrison stresses that nature can be found anywhere, even in the cracks of a busy sidewalk. In a text that reads like a naturalist's journal, suburbia's flora and fauna are explained and followed as they bloom, hatch, and grow. Large color illustrations are complemented by smaller black-and-white sketches with captions that give specific information about particular species.
Reviewer: Hilary Breed Van Dusen
(3)
K-3
In this vivid, intimate account of a pond and all its denizens during four seasons, brief narrative text is accompanied by detailed illustrations. Helpful factual notes and thumbnail sketches of particular plants and animals provide additional clarification of particular scenes.
Reviewer: Jim St. Claire
(3)
4-6
With accurate, detailed artwork in subdued tones, Morrison tells about the life of a large oak tree throughout the seasons, as well as the lives of the animals in or around the tree, such as hawks, squirrels, bees, and skunks. Abundant footnotes, accompanied by small black-and-white drawings, provide concise information on photosynthesis, tree structure, and the animals mentioned in the text.
Reviewer: Bridget McCaffrey
(3)
K-3
Published spring 1998. This book provides a detailed chronology of the various developmental stages of young eagles, from their birth through nestling stages and finally to immature adults. Large, realistic watercolor illustrations and text are accompanied by smaller pencil drawings with lengthy captions that provide more advanced terminology and in-depth explanations.
Reviewer: Daniel Brabander
5 reviews
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