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The Furry News: How to Make a Newspaper Hardcover – March 1, 1990

by Loreen Leedy (Author)

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Big Bear, Rabbit, and the other animals work hard to write, edit, and print their newspaper, "The Furry News." Includes tips for making your own newspaper and defines a number of newspaper terms.

Reading age

5 - 8 years
Print length

32 pages
Language

English
Grade level

Kindergarten - 3
Dimensions

9 x 0.5 x 10.25 inches
Publisher

Holiday House
Publication date

March 1, 1990
ISBN-10

0823407934
ISBN-13

978-0823407934
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Editorial Reviews

From Publishers Weekly

Budding journalists should enjoy this clever, irresistible introduction to the many particulars of newspaper writing and production. In a plot and format similar to Leedy's The Bunny Play , readers follow a group of vibrantly drawn, enterprising animals who, deciding that the city paper doesn't adequately cover their neighborhood, decide to produce a local tabloid. A surprisingly large amount of information is conveyed in this perky picture book: publishing, production, news gathering and editing, feature writing, circulation, even advertising. Of particular value is the final double-page spread, which concisely reviews the how-tos of "making your own newspaper for your family, neighborhood or school." Leedy also includes a clear, helpful glossary of 21 newspaper terms, from "article" to "type." Ages 5 -8.
Copyright 1990 Reed Business Information, Inc.

From School Library Journal

Grade 2-4-- Leedy has assembled a crew of her zany animal characters to explain how a newspaper is published and to inspire children to try one. Her stylized critters with their squiggly black outlines and watercolor washes resemble real animals, except for news editor Rabbit, whose bulbous green eyes and curly lashes give her an otherworldly charm. All have humorous human touches as they go about their journalistic duties or play the roles of the public being served. The simplified surroundings focus attention on the action that fills the pages. The many angular frames include a myriad of activities and dialogue balloons, while the text outside the frames explains what is happening in the lively and appealing story. Readers watch as reporters gather facts, Rabbit writes an editorial, and the features editor assigns reporters to cover the arts, sports, foods, and personalities. Business must be served, so advertisements are solicited. Finally, all articles and advertisements must be in by the deadline so that the paper can be printed and distributed. The final pages include a list of steps to follow when making a newspaper, with a glossary of newpaper terms. Even no-nonsense, facts-only kids who lack the patience to read all the dialogue balloons will find information about making a successful paper, while others will enjoy watching the production of The Furry News whether they make their own or not. --Sylvia S. Marantz, Wellington School, Columbus, OH
Copyright 1990 Reed Business Information, Inc.

Product details

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Holiday House; First Edition (March 1, 1990)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 32 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0823407934
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0823407934
Reading age ‏ : ‎ 5 - 8 years
Grade level ‏ : ‎ Kindergarten - 3
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 13.4 ounces
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 9 x 0.5 x 10.25 inches

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I've been writing and illustrating picture books for children for over twenty-five years. Though I majored in art in college, at the time I wasn't sure what kind of artist to be. Fortunately, it turned out that combining words and art to create picture books was a perfect career for me. Most of my books center around a particular topic such as fractions, the solar system, writing, and other math, science, and language arts curriculum content. The characters and story lines help to put the subject matter into a meaningful context for young readers.

After growing up mostly in Delaware, I moved to central Florida in the mid 1980s and currently live with my husband Andy on a three acre property with hawks, herons, and horses (the horses live next door.) We love the rustle of the pine needles in the breeze, the screeching of sandhill cranes flying overhead, and the chattering of many small birds that come and go as they please.

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Peter Kendron

From a healthier time for newspapers

Reviewed in the United States on January 6, 2012

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This book is well written and does a good job introducing kids to the basic concepts of how a newspaper works. That said, it was written in 1990 and is a little dated. Skunks produce copy on typewriters. The squirrels literally cut up articles and paste them to fit. And there's nary a mention of the Internet. Made a newspaper reporter reading it to his kids nostalgic. Perhaps his favorite line was the rabbit editor telling her reporter "This story needs to be longer." He doesn't believe he's ever heard that in his newsroom.

Reviewed in the United States on June 10, 2013

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I am a teacher and ordered this book as a teaching resource. The book was in perfect condition and it was a painless transaction. I saved money by ordering it on Amazon.

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A. Kurian

Very Informative as well as Simple and Clear

Reviewed in the United States on February 11, 2013

If you have a child who is interested in the process of how a newspaper is created, this is a great book to read to them. My son was so inspired by this book that he created a class newspaper (he's in Kindergarten). Loreen Leedy is an amazing writer. She writes informative books that are fun to read.

Reviewed in the United States on July 26, 2000

As book featured on Reading Rainbow, it is the perfect source for our homeschool group to establish their own newspaper. Witty, fun, innovative and very easy to understand. Great Book!

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very cute and informative

Reviewed in the United States on June 26, 2002

This book reads somewhat like a comic book. It teaches children the behind the scenes look at the making of a newspaper.
This book made my son want to make his own newspaper with his Dad!
The pictures in the book are also very cute!

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