From Publishers Weekly
A girl and a boy and their golden retriever explore the autumn woods. "As it graphically portrays the subtleties of nature's treasure house, this handsome book will likely hone youngsters' sensitivities to hidden signs of life," said PW. Ages 3-up.
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From School Library Journal
PreSchool-Grade 2?Large, brilliant, lifelike illustrations are George's trademark. Here her gouache paintings provide the pleasure of a game while giving youngsters the enjoyment of a nature walk. Cammy and William explore the woods on an autumn afternoon and on successive pages notice such things as an empty nest, a gnawed branch, feathers, and bones. Each observation prompts the question, "Who's been here?" Turning the page reveals the answer in both a closeup double-page spread and descriptive text. The last object the youngsters find is a picnic basket?a surprise from their father. The forest scenes are vivid and unsoftened?some of the creatures who have "been there" became meals for others. The last page provides more information about the featured creatures and the flora and fauna surrounding them. This book invites repeated perusal. It's an ideal title for primary-grade nature study that could sharpen the perception of any child going on a woodland field trip. The large print and generous pages make it an excellent choice for group sharing.?Louise L. Sherman, Anna C. Scott School, Leonia, NJ
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