In rhyming verse, this book captures the many special qualities of motherhood, in animals as well as humans. The love of a mother for her young, it is said, is the best echo of love divine. In animal and the human species alike, a mother’s love gives and forgives, directs and protects and puts the heart in a home. This book is a celebration of motherlove.
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PreSchool-Grade 2-In a rhyming text, Kroll describes the nurturing behavior of mothers. The poetry is written in bold print above single- and double-page paintings of animal mothers and their offspring. Some interesting facts about each creature are given on the lower portion of the page. The illustrations are splendid; the animal moms have loving expressions and even the crabs are smiling. The painting of the polar bear and her two cubs peering out from the safety of their den radiates with security and comfort. Katy Main's Baby Animals of the North (Alaska Northwest, 1994), while not written in verse, is similar in mood, but Kroll's book encompasses more animals from around the globe. This "warm and fuzzy" book is perfect for Mother's Day or any day sharing.
Mollie Bynum, formerly at Chester Valley Elementary School, Anchorage, AK
Copyright 1999 Reed Business Information, Inc.
Mollie Bynum, formerly at Chester Valley Elementary School, Anchorage, AK
Copyright 1999 Reed Business Information, Inc.
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In this picture book the poetic words and the beautiful illustrations work together to convey the feeling of love that bonds a mother and child. -- Provident Book Finder
Winner of the Publisher's Marketing Assoc. Benjamin Franklin Silver Award - Parenting Category -- Publisher's Marketing Assoc.
Winner of the Publisher's Marketing Assoc. Benjamin Franklin Silver Award - Parenting Category -- Publisher's Marketing Assoc.
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Virginia Kroll is the author of over fifty books for children and winner of a 2004 Children's choice award. A former elementary school teacher, she lives in New York with her husband and has raised six children of her own.
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First Sentence:
Some mothers are furry. Read the first page New!
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Front Cover | Front Flap | First Pages | Back Flap | Back Cover | Surprise Me!
Some mothers are furry. Read the first page New!
Concordance | Text Stats Browse Sample Pages:
Front Cover | Front Flap | First Pages | Back Flap | Back Cover | Surprise Me!
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- With Love (Small Wonders Series) by Adventure Publications in Back Matter
- Stickeen: John Muir and the Brave Little Dog (Sharing Nature With Children Book) by John Muir in Back Matter
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