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40 pp.
| Little
| November, 2017
|
TradeISBN 978-0-316-34348-0$17.99
(4)
K-3
Illustrated by
Zachariah OHora.
Reading from Everything About Lemmings, First Mate Foxy of the S.S. Cliff says: "lemmings don't jump off cliffs." Three onboard lemmings overhear one word: "Jump? I'll jump!" After saving his impulsive shipmates, Foxy demands, "Read the book, lemmings!" What Foxy doesn't know is the little guys can't read. Dyckman's text is entertainingly patterned (if somewhat confusing), and OHora's limited-color acrylic illustrations play up the slapstick.
32 pp.
| Sterling
| September, 2016
|
TradeISBN 978-1-4549-1819-6$14.95
(3)
K-3
Illustrated by
Nicola Slater.
All lemmings "look alike, sound alike, and act alike"--except for one, nonconformist Larry, who sets off to find more suitable companions. But when Larry sees his lemming friends about to do what lemmings are famous for (walking off cliffs), he steps in and shows them how to think for themselves. The satisfying story is accompanied by stylized digital illustrations with a vintage feel.
(4)
K-3
Illustrated by
Phyllis Saroff.
Collared lemming Tuktuk discovers the perfect winter bedding: a fur-lined kamik (Inuit boot). As Tuktuk drags it to his burrow, a polar bear, an Arctic fox, and a caribou all want the boot for themselves. The dull and familiar trickster tale is elevated by eye-catching realistic illustrations conveying the tundra's natural beauty. Back matter includes information on Arctic seasons and wildlife and a matching activity. Glos.
40 pp.
| Carolrhoda
| November, 1998
|
LibraryISBN 1-57505-088-9$$22.60
(3)
K-3
Creatures All Around Us series.
Although best known for their mass drownings (the book does provide an explanation), lemmings are interesting in many other ways. Some are adapted for Arctic conditions and must avoid predators and find food amidst the tundra, while others live in bogs further south. Good color photographs and clear writing help introduce these often misunderstood animals. Glos., ind.