From New York City to Boise, Idaho, to Switzerland to the shores of Brazil, a certified letter, carried by a succession of unflagging mailmen, chases Mr. Peck around the globe until at last it catches up with him--back in New York, of course. Full color. A Reading Rainbow selection.
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From Publishers Weekly
Lauding the "wit and gaiety" of this tale of postal misadventure, PW singled out the "drolly distorted" illustrations with their "sly series of visual jokes."Ages 4-7.
Copyright 1995 Reed Business Information, Inc.
Copyright 1995 Reed Business Information, Inc.
From School Library Journal
Kindergarten-Grade 4 --The same whimsical faces and stylish furniture seen in the team's The Pup Grew Up! (Holt, 1989) are found in this striking book. Mail carriers around the world chase down a man in order to deliver a specially posted envelope. " 'A certified letter for John Peck/Postmarked from Schenectady.'/ 'A certified letter for John Peck?/ But he left yesterday!' " Rain, shine , and gloom of night pose no problems for resolute mail workers in hot pursuit of the world traveller. His letter is successfully delivered, and the jaunty poem ends with a paean to the postal system. As in their earlier collaboration, the book's strong graphic style echoes commercial art of the 20s, making this an unusual visual treat. Here Radunsky uses background color instead of glossy white paper, giving the pages a subdued, muddied tone. Marshak's poem is fun and sophisticated, creating a contemporary picture book with an international flair. --Anna Biagioni Hart, Sherwood Regional Library, Alexandria, VA
Copyright 1991 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
Copyright 1991 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
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