The woods are cold and desolate as Cammy and William hike through the snow, yet signs of animal life are everywhere. Help them find the clues -- a pellet of feathers and bones, a fish head by the brook, a patch of bark rubbed off the trunk of a birch tree, and more -- and join in guessing, "Who's been here?"
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PreSchool-Grade 2-A child's crudely drawn map on the jacket flap shows the snow-covered trail that young William, Cammy, and their dog follow to the sledding hill. Along the way, the children find signs of animal life (tracks, scattered seeds, a nest, gnawed branches, castings, tunnels, etc.), and wonder "Who's been here?" (Perhaps the happiest finds of all are the doughnuts and hot chocolate left at the end of the trail.) Readers will discover the answers in gloriously detailed, realistic paintings of a ruffed grouse, cardinal, squirrel, porcupine, deer, and other woodland and meadow creatures. The almost tactile illustrations are large and stunning. Children will be interested in the significance of these snowy clues; some may be inspired to look more closely on their own forays into winter landscapes. This companion to In the Woods (Greenwillow, 1994) will work as well with groups as one-on-one.
Meg Stackpole, Rye Free Reading Room, NY
Copyright 1995 Reed Business Information, Inc.
Meg Stackpole, Rye Free Reading Room, NY
Copyright 1995 Reed Business Information, Inc.
From The New Yorker
Accurately rendered and dramatically presented, the gouache paintings by Lindsay Barrett George in In the Snow: Who's Been Here introduce children to a series of common woodland animals: squirrels, a porcupine, a cardinal, chipmunks. Stunning, realistic illustrations of the two children -- and the wildlife they encounter while sledding -- are so meticulously detailed that they radiate with an almost tactile quality. On one page, clues are given to the children in the story about the type of animal that "has been here and left its trace behind." The subsequent double-page spread reveals the animal. The two protagonists' genuine wonder and respect for the natural world represents a profound message, yet it is simple enough for the youngest listeners to understand.
--This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
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Two children have to go sledding without a sled. On the way they see evidence of animals and guess what they were. Would have been better if the illustrations would have shown the footprints, when appropriate. Saving grace: the blurbs at the end that explain how the children knew which animal had been there. Contains excellent black and white illustrations and will be of interest to the students from the 3rd grade through the 7th grade levels.
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My students enjoyed this book immensely. We used it as part of our unit studying winter habitats. The illustrations are fabulous. The concept helped my students become nature detectives.
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This picture book is one in a series of books, perfect to teach inference as well as perspective from beautiful illustrations. A captivating mentor text for an author study. I use this book, along with the others in this series in grade 2.
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It is cold and quite on this winter morning. Read the first page New!
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Front Cover | Front Flap | First Pages | Back Flap | Back Cover | Surprise Me!
It is cold and quite on this winter morning. Read the first page New!
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Front Cover | Front Flap | First Pages | Back Flap | Back Cover | Surprise Me!
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- William and Boomer by Lindsay Barrett George in Back Flap
- In The Woods (Turtleback School & Library Binding Edition) by Lindsay Barrett George in Back Flap
- Creative Learning Activities for Young Children (Creative Learning Actitivies for Young Children) by Judy Herr on page 17, and Back Matter
- Peak with Books: An Early Childhood Resource for Balanced Literacy by Marjorie R. Nelsen on page 204
- Inside Mouse, Outside Mouse by Lindsay Barrett George in Back Flap
- Goblins in Green by Nicholas Heller in Back Cover
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