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MSRP: $15.99 Age Range: 0 to 7SKU or Item #: 9781846860300Launch Date: September 2006Gender: Boys And Girls
This fun book by Margaret Read MacDonald is illustrated by Sophie Fatus and comes with a singalong CD featuring Bob King. The story is inspired by a Chilean folktale, and helps develop reading, listening and singing skills. Children ages 5 to 7 can read this book on their own. Launch date: September 2006.
TDmonthly Review:
What Is It?
In this book inspired by a Chilean folktale and illustrated with an Andean setting, each verse of the story introduces another animal. A male narrator leads readers through an upbeat song on the included singalong CD.
What We Thought
The story provides a great way for young children to learn about animals, their babies, and families, as each animal is given to the little boy narrator by a different member of his family. Bob King’s music and sound effects bring an extra dose of life to the bright pages. By the time there were 12 or 14 animals on the scene, I even found myself boppin’ and singing along with the music. Each verse renames the previously mentioned pets, reinforcing their identities for attentive children.
Why They’ll Want It
Kids will go crazy over the animals sounds ¾ everything from “cluck” to “oink” ¾ and will certainly appreciate the audible sampling. This is one book where an accompanying track really makes a difference. They will learn to love the farmyard pets as much as the narrator does, and will want to dance with the entire crew at the conclusion of the story. — Julie L. Jones, 11/27/06
ToyDirectory Product ID#: 10090 (added 11/14/2006)
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