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Sam Williams That's Love
Holiday House 2006 0823420280 / 9780823420285 Hardcover New
0823420280 0823420280 From Publishers Weekly In this colorful, slightly sappy paean to love, Williams and Moriuchi (who previously teamed up for Talk Peace) nudge readers towards the understanding that the most important knowledge rests in the heart rather than the head. "I can name the leaves/ and even the trees," proclaims a rosy-cheeked girl as she takes a fanciful tour of her world (one scene finds her riding on a leaping dolphin). "I know all the countries of the world/ (well at least three).... But I can't name the look/ that I see on your face./ It isn't a color,/ it isn't a place./ .../ Is it love?" Williams then lapses into versifying, including these lines: "Knowing life is for living,/ being forgiving/ when it all goes wrong,/ that's love." While no preschooler would argue with this, it's hard to believe any youngster would find the text compelling. Moriuchi's na?f, mixed-media pictures go a long way in buoying the text; they brim with sunshine, reassurance and adorable people and animals of every stripe. The illustrator achieves some radiant effects with texture and translucent washes of color, and some of the spreads--like one in which two children embrace beneath a starry sky--are truly beautiful. Ages 3-6. (Feb.) Copyright ? Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved. From School Library Journal Kindergarten-Grade 1?This paean to love begins with a proud catalog of an enterprising childs achievements?she can Paint a color,/smell a flower,/draw a shape,/and name the hour. However, I cant name the look/that I see on your face. She then segues into the less concrete ways in which she perceives love. It isnt a color,/it isnt a place./Its a feeling I feel,/so appealing,/so real. Williams describes the nature of love in specific actions such as sharing and caring: Holding me when I cry,/helping me to try again,?. Children may be challenged by such notions as the softness of silence, but they are few and beautifully depicted in the luminous, mixed-media artwork. This subtle articulation of complex ideas is made all the more accessible by the inclusion of hugs and kisses. The colors, shapes, and rhymes will entrance audiences, making this a perfect book for Valentines Day or anytime someone wants to share those special feelings.?Tamara E. Richman, Somerset County Library System, Bridgewater, NJ Copyright ? Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.
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6.36 USD
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Sam Epstein; Beryl Williams Epstein You Call That a Farm?: Raising Otters, Leeches, Weeds and Other Unusual Things
Farrar Straus & Giroux (J) 1991-06 0374387052 / 9780374387051 Hardcover Very Good
0374387052 0374387052 From School Library Journal Grade 5-8-- An informative, well-researched title on eight unusual farms. One chapter is devoted to each, discussing their creation and the diverse products they raise--otters, mysid shrimp, leeches, parrots, catfish, weeds, alligators, and rare plants and animals. The smoothly flowing text is enhanced by black-and-white photographs. The title and eye-catching cover add to the book's appeal. Not a necessary purchase, but one that is fun to read and that should spark imaginations. --Eldon Younce, Harper Elementary School, KS Copyright 1992 Reed Business Information, Inc. Product Description Describes the activities at several farms where unusual plants or animals are raised.
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1.69 USD
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