Liza Lou And The Yeller Belly Swamp [Paperback]

Mercer Mayer (Author, Illustrator)

Book Description

Publication Date: May 1, 1997 | Age Level: 5 and up

With her quick thinking Liza Lou manages to outwit all the haunts, gobblygooks, witches, and devils in the Yeller Belly Swamp.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 5 and up
  
• Paperback: 48 pages
• Publisher: Aladdin (May 1, 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0689815050
• ISBN-13: 978-0689815058
• Product Dimensions: 10 x 7.5 x 0.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (33 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #121,322 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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More About the Author

Mercer Mayer has been writing and illustrating children's books for over 35 years. He began the popular Little Critter series nearly 30 years ago and titled the first book Just for You. His wife, Gina, has been co-writing the series since the early 1990s. The books in this series address the major issues of growing up through humorous storytelling.

Customer Reviews

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars My all time favorite read-aloud!, January 12, 1998

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This review is from: Liza Lou And The Yeller Belly Swamp (Paperback)

This "oldie but goodie" shows how a brave and clever little girl outwits some pretty scary bad guys who inhabit the Yeller Belly Swamp. It's great fun to read with children and help them find the similarities to Red Ridinghood, Three Billy-Goats Gruff and the Uncle Remus stories. I'm glad it's still in print!

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A FUN AND EMPOWERING STORY FOR EVERYONE - ESPECIALLY GIRLS!, November 19, 2001

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This review is from: Liza Lou And The Yeller Belly Swamp (Paperback)

This is my favorite childrens' book because it is about a teeny little Black girl living in a swamp who meets all kinds of weird and scary creatures and outwits them all! Every day she starts out with different a request from her momma, never doubts herself, takes off, meets obstacles, and ends up fulfilling her momma's request. The illustrations are wonderful! This story is about goal-setting, fearlessness, staying focused, using your brains instead of brawn and enjoying the fruits of victory. WHAT MORE COULD YOU ASK?!

4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A "feel good" book for little girls (& big ones) everywhere!, December 16, 1998

By A Customer

This review is from: Liza Lou And The Yeller Belly Swamp (Paperback)

This is one of those books that makes you glad you're a girl! However, that's not to say that boys can't get a kick out of it too. Liza Lou is a strong and intelligent little girl. She's a good role model for little girls everywhere. I'm always looking for books that will make my little girls feel strong, and this is definitely high on the list. The best thing about it, is that it's just as enjoyable for adults as it is for kids. The imagination in the story telling is wonderful and humorous. And Mercer Mayer's illustrations are, as usual, outstanding!