Brief reviews and thoughts about children's and young adult books by Minnesota authors (or illustrators), or about Minnesota. If I get the urge, it may also include ideas for using the books in the classroom. The emphasis is on books published since 1995, but don't be surprised if an oldie-but-goodie slips in occasionally.
Monday, March 3, 2008
Just Us Two: Poems About Animal Dads
Eleven poems present life from the point of view of animal fathers and their offspring. The animals include Emperor penguins, Nile crocodiles, giant water bugs, and Peregrine falcons among others. Writtens by Minnesota's Joyce Sidman with cut-paper illustrations by Susan Swan, this could be used in a study of animals. The endnotes include more information about each animal.
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