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.
Friday, August 15, 2008
Big Momma Makes the World
In a little twist of the creation story, Big Momma creates a world of light, dark, sun, moon, earth, animals, and people; all just by speaking. With a down-home style, author Phyllis Root and illustrator Helen Oxenbury tell the creation story in a new and unique way. This won the Horn Book Award for Picture Books in 2003.
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