Review By CAROLYN M. MULLIN Ack! Why does something so sweet and well-intentioned have to be such a letdown? Suryia and Roscoe, in theory, is a perfect tale for preschoolers and early elementary students about a unique friendship between an orangutan and a rescued dog who live at the T.I.G.E.R.S. “Preservation Station” in South Carolina. […]
Entries Tagged as 'Orangutan'
Suryia and Roscoe
November 21st, 2011 · 2 Comments · Books
Tags: Bhagavan Antle·Books to Avoid·Carolyn M. Mullin·Dogs·Interspecies Friendship·Orangutan
The Misadventures of Ori Tang
February 12th, 2011 · No Comments · Books
Review By JESSICA ALMY As a parent, I find myself grappling with how to talk to my daughter about the serious issues our world faces. Sometimes books can help start the conversation in an age-appropriate, nonthreatening way. The Misadventures of Ori Tang by Sandra F. Stern and Alex Walton broaches the issue of the pet […]
Tags: Alex Walton·Conservation·Early Elementary·Environment·Environmental Children's Literature·Illustration·Issues Facing Wildlife·Orangutan·Pet Trade·Sandra F. Stern·Wildlife
Gorilla
January 6th, 2010 · 1 Comment · Books
Review By JESSICA ALMY If your kiddo likes Good Night, Gorilla, I suggest you freecycle (or maybe just recycle) the zoo propaganda and pick up a secondhand copy of Anthony Browne’s Gorilla instead. This heartwarming picture book details the enchanted evening a little girl Hannah, somewhat neglected at home, experiences with her toy gorilla-turned-real. What makes […]
Tags: 1980s Childrens Literature·Anthony Browne·Children's Laureate·Chimpanzees·Early Elementary·Female Protagonist·Gorillas·Orangutan·Preschoolers·Primates·Zoo