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Product Details Reading level: Ages 4-8 Paperback: 48 pages Publisher: Sandpiper (April 27, 1981) Language: English ISBN-10: 0395311292 ISBN-13: 978-0395311295 Product Dimensions: 9.7 x 7.2 x 0.2 inches Shipping Weight: 5 ounces (View shipping rates and policies) Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (34 customer reviews) Amazon.com Sales Rank: #124,233 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books) Popular in this category: (What's this?) #15 in  Books > Children's Books > Authors & Illustrators, A-Z > ( P ) > Peet, Bill

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• Intermediate Science (Through Children's Literature) by John W. Butzow on page 178, and page 181
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Most Helpful Customer Reviews 18 of 18 people found the following review helpful: 5.0 out of 5 stars Children and the Environment., May 30, 2003 By  tvtv3 "tvtv3" (Sorento, IL United States) - See all my reviews (TOP 500 REVIEWER)       There are a ton of children's books written about taking care of the environment and quite frankly, most are dull and lipid, failing to capture the imagination of the reader and/or audience. THE WUMP WORLD is not such a book. Instead, it's one of the few pro-environment children's books that is actually enjoyable to read. The message the book teaches is more than just about pollution (even though the story's villians are called Pollutians) and has to do with loving nature, taking care of the precious planet we live, and the hope of good overcoming evil. The illustrations are amusing and capture both the mood of the story and the personalities of the creatures represented. For example, the Pollutians ships and machines look like real life contraptions, but with a monster-like appearance. The kids I used to teach in preschool loved this story and it was one I enjoyed reading, too. 8 of 8 people found the following review helpful: 5.0 out of 5 stars I can't believe I found this!, December 8, 2000 By  J. Weathers "jweathers" (Arbutus, MD United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)    As I have watched the world become paved over, I have been reminded of a book I loved as a child and the message it offered. It's been at least twenty years since I last saw this book, but I've never forgotten that message. I would like to thank amazon.com for allowing me to pass the message on. I'm going to buy five copies (for now) to give out at Christmas. 11 of 12 people found the following review helpful: 5.0 out of 5 stars A Third-Grade Wonder, January 7, 2000 By  Kawcrow (Texas, y'all!) - See all my reviews My third-grade teacher read this story to my class when I was eight years old and it immediately became the class favorite book. I was so enchanted with the story, I went home and wrote an play based on it. The production of "The Wump World" by Mrs. H's Class was an elementary school smash, and I love the book to this day. It is a gentle reminder that we cannot take our world for granted. I love this book!		Ad feedback   Most Recent Customer Reviews 5.0 out of 5 stars My favorite book as a child Rereading this as an adult I am flabbergasted at how deep this book was for kids but I remember adoring it as a child. Read more Published 1 month ago by Muneerah 5.0 out of 5 stars An excellent book for kids and adults alike! This book was my fav when I was just 6 years old and it still is! It has creativity , excitement , general info about the planet around us , and its pictures are awesome... Read more Published 1 month ago by Anne D. T. Avis 5.0 out of 5 stars A Good Lesson The Wump World was published in the 1970's but it is a very real story of what might happen to the planet right now if we don't pay attention to what we are doing to it--but it's... Read more Published 5 months ago by Mary Lloyd 5.0 out of 5 stars A great gift. I loved this book when I was a kid. It's a timeless story that I give to my friends with children. Peet teaches an important lesson in a way that both children and adults can... Read more Published 12 months ago by Mark A. Watkins 5.0 out of 5 stars This teaches a wonderful lesson in a very poignant but entertaining way. I am a professional voice over artist specializing in children's books and I find all the Bill Peet books to be an absolute joy. Read more Published 14 months ago by Christopher Kennedy 5.0 out of 5 stars Favorite children's book As with other reviewers, this was one of my favorite books as a child. I read a lot then, and still read a lot now. Read more Published 15 months ago by Karcher 5.0 out of 5 stars Who are the real 'wumps'? Cute characters giving a very strong message about looking after the planet. Great way to introduce young children to having an environmental conscience. Highly recommended. Published 18 months ago by Gillian A. Hartman 1.0 out of 5 stars The Wump World I love everything Bill Pete ever wrote - except this book. And I'm an environmentalist! There is nothing joyful or entertaining within the pages of this entire book and kids'... Read more Published 18 months ago by Winifred Morterud 5.0 out of 5 stars Pixar Needs To Make This Book Into A Movie Bill Peet was an incredible, purposeful children's author and illustrator. My kids love his books and get the message loud and clear!! Read more Published 21 months ago by Tommy Boy 5.0 out of 5 stars a life-changing book This book set the tone for my life. My teacher read it to me in the fourth grade, and I have been an active environmentalist ever since. Read more Published on November 9, 2007 by K. Knight Search Customer Reviews Only search this product's reviews

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Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 4-8
  
• Paperback: 48 pages
• Publisher: Sandpiper (April 27, 1981)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0395311292
• ISBN-13: 978-0395311295
• Product Dimensions: 9.7 x 7.2 x 0.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (34 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #124,233 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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  Books > Children's Books > Authors & Illustrators, A-Z > ( P ) > Peet, Bill

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18 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Children and the Environment., May 30, 2003

By	tvtv3 "tvtv3" (Sorento, IL United States) - See all my reviews (TOP 500 REVIEWER)

There are a ton of children's books written about taking care of the environment and quite frankly, most are dull and lipid, failing to capture the imagination of the reader and/or audience. THE WUMP WORLD is not such a book. Instead, it's one of the few pro-environment children's books that is actually enjoyable to read. The message the book teaches is more than just about pollution (even though the story's villians are called Pollutians) and has to do with loving nature, taking care of the precious planet we live, and the hope of good overcoming evil. The illustrations are amusing and capture both the mood of the story and the personalities of the creatures represented. For example, the Pollutians ships and machines look like real life contraptions, but with a monster-like appearance. The kids I used to teach in preschool loved this story and it was one I enjoyed reading, too.

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars I can't believe I found this!, December 8, 2000

By	J. Weathers "jweathers" (Arbutus, MD United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

As I have watched the world become paved over, I have been reminded of a book I loved as a child and the message it offered. It's been at least twenty years since I last saw this book, but I've never forgotten that message. I would like to thank amazon.com for allowing me to pass the message on. I'm going to buy five copies (for now) to give out at Christmas.

11 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Third-Grade Wonder, January 7, 2000

By	Kawcrow (Texas, y'all!) - See all my reviews

My third-grade teacher read this story to my class when I was eight years old and it immediately became the class favorite book. I was so enchanted with the story, I went home and wrote an play based on it. The production of "The Wump World" by Mrs. H's Class was an elementary school smash, and I love the book to this day. It is a gentle reminder that we cannot take our world for granted. I love this book!