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Cyrus the Unsinkable Sea Serpent (Paperback)

by Bill Peet (Author) "Once upon a time there was a giant sea serpent named Cyrus..." (more)

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Reading level: Ages 4-8
Paperback: 48 pages
Publisher: Sandpiper (April 26, 1982)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0395313899
ISBN-13: 978-0395313893
Product Dimensions: 9.4 x 8.1 x 0.3 inches
Shipping Weight: 6.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)

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Life Sciences: Curriculum Resources and Activities for School Librarians and Teachers by Amy Bain on page 100, and page 107
Making the Connection : Learning Skills Through Literature (K-2) by Patricia Pavelka on page 61
A+ Activities For First Grade by Naomi E. Singer on page 43
Exploring the Literature of Fact: Children's Nonfiction Trade Books in the Elementary Classroom by Barbara Moss on page 75

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5.0 out of 5 stars One of Bill Peet's best stories, November 4, 2005

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This charming story is certain to bring a smile to your face. I love it even more than my son does. The drawings are delightfully done. Bill Peet is one of the very rare children's book authors who are able to produce both an excellent story and great pictures. All of his books are good, but some are better than others; Cyrus is one of his best.

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5.0 out of 5 stars A Warm, Entertaining, and Simple Story, June 28, 2000

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Cyrus is a loveable sea serpent who helps a doomed sea vessel and her crew of good folk across a sea filled with pirates, and storms, and the dreadful dolldrums.

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5.0 out of 5 stars My favorite book, August 9, 1999

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I learned to read on this book! I'm 24 now, and it's miles better than the stuff I was forced to swallow in high school! "You've got no more spunk than a jellyfish! You're nothing but a big sissy" - the shark

17 years later and I can still quote it!

Julien

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5.0 out of 5 stars You don't see kids' boks like this too often.
I've read elsewhere that this book is about resisting peer pressure. That sub-story is over in the first few pages and really does little but set the scene. Read more

Published on April 8, 2006 by Peter N. Martin

5.0 out of 5 stars The saving Sea Serpent
Title: Cyrus the Unsinkable Sea Serpent
Author: Bill Peet
Favorite Characters: Cyrus, Caption

Cyrus is board and wants to find something to do. Read more

Published on March 14, 2003

5.0 out of 5 stars The likable Sea serpent
Title: Cyrus the Unsinkable Sea Serpent
Author: Bill Peet
Favorite Characters: Cyrus, Caption

Cyrus is board and wants to find something to do. Read more

Published on March 13, 2003

5.0 out of 5 stars Endearing and unpredictable
Once again, Bill Peet has captivated his audience with yet another unique and imaginative tale! As with every one of his books, Cyrus the Sea Serpeant is a delight to read and... Read more

Published on November 18, 2002

5.0 out of 5 stars Another winner
A charming story of selflessness told in a way that my 4 year understands the message.

Published on December 21, 2001

5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful, Entertaining Tale of a Sea Serpent Who Does Good
My boys, 6 and 3, have heard this story a minimum of 50 times (gee, if you add up all the times they've heard all the Bill Peet books, the number gets kind of big). Read more

Published on April 12, 2001 by Deborah R. Schwarzer

5.0 out of 5 stars A really good action story about a sea serpent.
Paul, 6, and Ben, 4, say: "We liked it when Cyrus broke the pirate's ship. When he was pulling the anchor of the ship, that was the funniest part. Read more

Published on August 29, 1998

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