Review By JESSICA ALMY All that the scarecrow in Tim Preston and Maggie Kneen’s picture book wants is for the animals to like him. If only he weren’t so, well, scary. This simple story follows the progression of the seasons with stunning illustrations of foxes, badgers, ducks, mice, and even a snail. The wheat grows, […]
Entries Tagged as 'Snail'
The Lonely Scarecrow
November 22nd, 2009 · No Comments · Books
Tags: Badgers·Ducks·Early Elementary·Foxes·Maggie Kneen·Mice·Preschoolers·Snail·Tim Preston·Wildlife Books for Kids
Who Is the Beast?
October 27th, 2009 · 1 Comment · Books
Review By JESSICA ALMY When kiddo was a baby, this was my favorite of her board books. Keith Baker’s lush jungle scenes combine with a powerful message that applies in equal force to people and other animals. The first half of the book – which is also available in paperback and hardcover – portrays animals scurrying […]
Tags: Baby Book·Board Book·Catfish·Good for Toddlers·Jungle·Keith Baker·Preschoolers·Rainforest·Snail·Snake·Speciesism·Tiger·Wildlife