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Amazon.com (ISBN 0698118553, Paperback)Eric Carle's distinctive art holds a place of honor in the world of children's books. (He is the creator of The Very Hungry Caterpillar and the illustrator of Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See?.) In this thoughtfully selected collection of poems about animals, you'll meet creatures of every sort, from an ant to a yak. You'll find selections from many cultures, penned by celebrated poets such as Lewis Carroll, Ogden Nash, Rudyard Kipling, Emily Dickinson, and Jack Prelutsky. Animals, Animals is best suited for older preschoolers and children in the early elementary grades, but the beautiful illustrations will please children of any age, including babies. The oversized format lends itself well to Eric Carle's bright collages--the animals, birds, and insects seem ready to jump or fly right off the pages. (Ages 1 to 8)(retrieved from Amazon Fri, 24 Apr 2009 07:58:09 -0400) The first test round has been closed. Visit the Open Shelves Classification group for details. |
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Carle has selected a variety of animal poems and lyrical sayings from different sources and illustrated them with his well-known artwork. Many of the illustrations take up two pages and the rainbow of colors used is stunning. The animal poetry includes poems about birds, mammals, reptiles, fish, insects, and other living creatures. Readers will enjoy reading the poems because they are all amusing and interesting and many will make you laugh out loud. Have a good time reading this book alone or share your favorite poems with friends and family. Category: Poetry; Read Aloud. Grade Level: Primary (K-3rd grade); Intermediate (4th-6th grade). 1989, Philomel Books. Ages 5 to 12.