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, April 7, 2008
Love and Roast Chicken
A trickster tale from the Andes Mountains of South America, this is the story of a clever guinea pig who repeatedly outsmarts the fox that wants to eat him for dinner. Students might enjoy comparing this with Brer Rabbit stories. Written and illustrated by Barbara Knutson, it was a finalist for the Minnesota Book Award in 2005.
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