The Barn's on Fire, The Horses are Out, and Someone Has a Stinky Bum

Do cowgirl moms have guilt, too? You bet. And, we even change bums and take our kids to dance practice, between feeding critters and quading around the countryside. You've discovered my garden, now check out the ranch.

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Sunday, March 30, 2008

A Crash of Rhinos, A Party of Jays: Stranger than Fiction

Diane Swanson (auth)
Mariko Ando Spencer (ill)
Annick Press 2006
Ages: 5-7 24pp
Softcover ISBN 10: 1554510473
ISBN 13: 9781554510474
Hardcover ISBN 10: 1554510481
ISBN 13: 9781554510481


Diane Swanson has written quite a little treat, here. Whether you are looking to satisfy a junior erudite, or simply entertain your child with a book that is not only educational and clever, but also fun, you will score with A Crash of Rhinos a Party of Jays. Swanson takes a fun look at “The Wacky Ways We Name Animals Groups”. I particularly like the gang of elk. For those unfamiliar with these animals, let me assure you they are not beyond knocking over some fences to rob a herd of horses (horses do hear extremely well) of their hay. There is also a tower of giraffes, a leap of leopards and a raft of ducks, to name a few. A zoology student could use this book as a study guide, yet it is short enough to read to your preschoolers.You will find yourself chuckling through this quick little read, and are sure to enjoy the quirky illustrations of Mariko Ando Spencer.
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