In a Cabin in a Wood [Hardcover]

Darcie McNally (Author), Robin Michal Koontz (Illustrator)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 24, 1991

True to the traditional somg, a little man offers refuge to a rabbit trying to escape a hunter. But other woodland creatures get the same idea and each in turn asks the man for a safe haven. The rollicking guests soon have the cabin in chaos. Finally, the little rabbit comes up with a surprising solution, and peace is restored. Full-color illustrations.

Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

PreSchool-Grade 2-- McNally takes this traditional song in which a little man takes in a rabbit to hide him from a feared hunter and builds upon it, introducing many other animals of the forest who also need refuge. As the man beckons each animal inside his home, the population multiplies, and readers see such scenes as a moose, possum, beaver, and raccoon all in the bathroom bathing simultaneously. Finally a skunk hops by, knocks on the door, and enters the already heavy-laden household, providing the perfect way to empty the house of the animals. It's a funny twist to an ever-popular song with watercolor illustrations that add hilarity and delight. A lively addition for picture book collections and a good story hour filler. --Leslie Barban, Richland County Public Library, Columbia, SC
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Product Details

• Hardcover: 32 pages
• Publisher: Dutton Juvenile; 1st edition (January 24, 1991)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0525650350
• ISBN-13: 978-0525650355
• Product Dimensions: 8.3 x 8.1 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 11.2 ounces
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #582,402 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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