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by Byrd Baylor (Author), Peter Parnall (Illustrator) "This is no place for anyone who wants soft hills and meadows and everything green green green . . ..." (more)
Key Phrases: Desert People
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You may think of the desert as a harsh, dry place where no one would ever want to live -- but think again.

The Desert People know. so do the animals. Both love the land, and "share the feeling of being brothers in the desert, of being desert creatures together."

Byrd Baylor's spare, poetic text and Peter Parnall's striking illustrations lime the sky, stone and sand of the desert in this haunting book.


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  • Reading level: Ages 4-8
  • Paperback: 32 pages
  • Publisher: Aladdin (April 30, 1987)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0689711050
  • ISBN-13: 978-0689711053
  • Product Dimensions: 10 x 7.6 x 2 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 2.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #220,845 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Life in the desert., May 17, 1999
This children's book describes the animal- and plant-life found in the desert in the southwest U.S., including the Papago Indians. Children learn more about what it is like to live in such an environment. The book was illustrated by Peter Parnall and was a 1976 Caldecott Honor book (i.e., a runner-up to the Medal winner) for best illustrations in a book for children.
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5.0 out of 5 stars .Sands Of Life Time, July 26, 2007
The Desert story is beautifully depicted, wonderfully written, enjoyed and gives a vivid insight into life stories and cultures.
I have purchased and read many of "Byrd Baylor's" books. Read them to grandchildren and also read them to very elderly frail folk in nursing home care and been very much enjoyed by all.
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4 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars ALL TEACHERS MUST READ IT!, November 13, 2000
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HELLO, I AM 24 AND I WILL START TEACHING ON JANUARY. I WILL USE THIS BOOK WHEN TALKING ABOUT ANIMALS AND NATURE. IT IS A USEFUL BOOK FOR GRADES 4TH AND UP BECAUSE OF THE ILLUSTRATIONS AND THE MESSAGE IN POETIC FORM. A MUST READ BOOK! I RECOMEND IT HIGHLY. I AM USING IT NOW FOR MY CHILDREN'S LITERATURE CLASS.
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