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Ama's Picture Books
Ama's Picture Books rated it 11 years ago
I'm sure there are better retellings of this story. This one ended abruptly and just wasn't my favorite.
Lagniappe Literature
Lagniappe Literature rated it 11 years ago
блестящий
Peace, Love & Books
Peace, Love & Books rated it 12 years ago
A stunningly illustrated, engagingly written look at these amazing amphibians in all parts of the world.
AnnaMatsuyama
AnnaMatsuyama rated it 13 years ago
Its story about young and loyal dog. After being lost Kashtanka the dog finds new home and owner who is kinder and more caring to her than the previous one however when Kashatanka months later meets her old owner and his son she is happy to return to them.adapted especially for young readersI hope i...
AmySea
AmySea rated it 13 years ago
Beautiful, beautiful, beautiful pictures in this book! My niece seemed to be exhaling breathless "wows" on every other page, and several times she and I both reached out to touch the pictures, expecting to feel the texture of an animal's pelt, or the rough bark of a tree. The pictures were that go...
mrsbond
mrsbond rated it 14 years ago
Readers tour the boreal forest, learning about the flora, fauna, weather and topography. The sounds of the forest are sprinkled throughout; great for onomonopia lessons. Large illustrations cover the pages providing a glimpse into this beautiful landscape. Includes list of websites to learn more ab...
mashahsam
mashahsam rated it 14 years ago
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Bashara Likes Books
Bashara Likes Books rated it 15 years ago
A well told and beautifully illustrated fairy tale. What more can you want? I always like Spirin's illustrations, but here they are extra special.
debnance
debnance rated it 15 years ago
I had never heard the phrase, “boreal forest.” After reading this book, I’ve learned it refers to the large expanses of forest that spread widely across the northern part of the world.The pictures beautifully depict those who live in the forest. The text pops and crackles with onomatopoeia. The word...
Bashara Likes Books
Bashara Likes Books rated it 15 years ago
Here Gennady Spirin has created an original tale by combining elements from three Russian folk tales. While I appreciate his ambition and ingenuity I'm not really sure it totally works here. I'm not completely familiar with the three tales he referenced here so I can't really comment about the 'au...
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