Farm Animals (First Discovery) [Spiral-bound]

Jeunesse Gallimard (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: August 1, 1998 | Age Level: 3 and up | Grade Level: P and up | Series: First Discovery

In a charming country setting, chicks grow into hens and calves become cows. Vibrant illustrations and interactive acetate pages introduce children to common farm animals. This is one of four new "First Discovery" titles. Full color.

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Language Notes

Text: English (translation)
Original Language: French

About the Author

Sylvaine Peyrols is a children's book creator.

 

--This text refers to an alternate Spiral-bound edition.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 3 and up
  
• Spiral-bound: 24 pages
• Publisher: Scholastic Inc. (August 1, 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0590116185
• ISBN-13: 978-0590116183
• Product Dimensions: 7 x 5.9 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,885,790 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars COCKLE DOODLE DO, December 5, 2000

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"hurburgh" - See all my reviews

This review is from: Farm Animals (First Discovery) (Spiral-bound)

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The image on the first page of this book is probably the most vivid portrayal of the barnyard rooster in children's literature.

This scene is a triumph of the illustrator's art. The use of transparent overlays is superbly done. The reverse side of each "film" reveals another aspect to the scene. We see the duck diving in the pond, her bottom in the air. Turn the page and we see what's going on under the water.

This classy book has an unashamedly Continental style with an almost earthy flavour. What a great way to introduce children to the "facts of life". We see the mating rituals of the farmyard poultry together with cows, sheep and pigs all seen suckling their young.

This would have to be one on the most sophisticated "picture books" ever published. The text that accompanies the pictures is simple but very intelligent.

The vividness of Sylvaine Perols' illustrations will linger in a child's memory for a long time.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Farm Animals, November 28, 2000

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This review is from: Farm Animals (First Discovery) (Spiral-bound)

My son showed a keen interest in farm animals, and this book tops them all! Intelligently written text, classic illustrations and beautiful use of the clear pages for which First Discovery Books are known contribute towards an excellent presentation. The book details life cycles of animals, feeding habits, domestic uses, and includes explanations of the various names any one animal species can have which are confusing for children (and adults!) such as ram, ewe, lamb, etc. Informative, well put together. Highly recommended.