In the Wild (10)
From the lion standing alone on the African savannah to the panda in a bamboo forest, from the rhinoceros with its boot-like face to the Arctic polar bear disappearing in the snow, the earth is full of curious and wonderful animals, each more extraordinary than the next. David Elliott’s pithy, lyrical verse and Holly Meade’s stunning woodcut and watercolor illustrations reveal a world of remarkable beauty and wonder — and offer an enticing introduction to both favorite animals and poetic forms.
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SeriesSingle Picture Books
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ManufacturerBook Farm Bound
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PublisherCandlewick Press
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Publisher or imprintCandlewick Press
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AuthorElliot, David
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ISBN-13978-0-7636-6337-7
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FormatBook Farm Bound
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Size9 3/4" x 10 1/2"
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Reading InterestPreK,K,1,2,3,4
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# of Pages32
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Accelerated Reading Quiz#139082
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Accelerated Reading Level2.8
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Dewey Decimal811
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Reviews / Awards NotedYes
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Date Published2010
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SubjectFiction Life Science Picture Book Animals
The stellar team who brought us On the Farm present a companion book evoking creatures of the wild in simple, clever poems and vibrant woodcuts. From the lion standing alone on the African savannah to the panda in a bamboo forest, from the rhinoceros with its boot-like face to the Arctic polar bear disappearing in the snow, the earth is full of curious and wonderful animals, each more extraordinary than the next. David Elliott’s pithy, lyrical verse and Holly Meade’s stunning woodcut and watercolor illustrations reveal a world of remarkable beauty and wonder — and offer an enticing introduction to both favorite animals and poetic forms.
Book Reviews: "Mixing wildlife and poetry is a good way to get children thinking about animals—or anything they might see—in a new way. This engaging picture book showcases 13 wild creatures, including a lion, sloth, panda, tiger, wolf, and polar bear, whose section concludes with a subtle ecological message when that animal is seen “disappearing into the snow.” Meade uses woodblock prints and watercolors, and the effect of the portrayed animals, sharply etched in black, is arresting. Meade also captures the scorched beauty of the African savanna and the intricacies of jungle foliage." ~ Booklist. An American Library Association Notable Children's Book, A New York Public Library 100 Titles for Reading and Sharing Selection, A Bank Street College Best Children's Book of the Year, A Kirkus Reviews Best Children's Book, Five State Awards or Nominations, Two Starred Reviews (Kirkus Reviews, School Library Journal.)