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Checked out
Due 6-07-2024
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Publication
HarperCollins Children's Books (2008), Edition: Amazon Kindle edition, 32 pages
Description
Aware that she lacks many of the skills her fellow barnyard cows possess, Marjorie is left feeling sad until a group of caring chickens with a plan comes up with the perfect solution to make her realize just how special she is.
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LibraryThing member nancyken
Aware that she lacks many of the skills her fellow barnyard cows possess, Marjorie isleft feeling sad until a group of caring chickens with a plan comes up with the perfect solution to make her realize just how special she is.
LibraryThing member Librarylili
Marjorie the cow doesn’t feel very special because she can’t ride bicycles or do handstands like the other cows. So her friends- chickens- hatch a cunning plan to help her feel special. One morning, Marjorie is astonished to discover something extraordinary, She‘s laid an egg! But the other
I love this book because it has been wonderfully designed and the text is in perfect harmony with the incredible funny illustrations. The fun is in the details, especially the black Holstein-like patches on Marjorie’s egg. I also loved the animals expressions; sometimes subtle, sometimes blatant, always hilarious. The layout, the design, the pacing, and the skilled lines with different size letters -- all work together beautifully.
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cows don’t believe it until the new born chicken said “MOOOOO!” loudly to Marjorie.I love this book because it has been wonderfully designed and the text is in perfect harmony with the incredible funny illustrations. The fun is in the details, especially the black Holstein-like patches on Marjorie’s egg. I also loved the animals expressions; sometimes subtle, sometimes blatant, always hilarious. The layout, the design, the pacing, and the skilled lines with different size letters -- all work together beautifully.
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LibraryThing member bookwren
Simple, silly and charming picture book of a cow named Marjorie who felt "down in the dumps" until the chickens helped her to lay an egg. The pictures are expressive and delightful - especially the open-mouthed amazement - and will make both kids and adults laugh. I loved the ending!
LibraryThing member RodriguezIsabel
Good book for older kids. There is also a lesson to be learned when it comes to being unique and bullying.
LibraryThing member jherring
Possibly a little too busy for a preschool storytime but I think the text could work.
Awards
Utah Beehive Book Award (Nominee — Children's Picture — 2010)
Grand Canyon Reader Award (Nominee — Picture Books — 2011)
Charlotte Zolotow Award (Highly Commended Title — 2009)
Yoto Carnegie Medal for Illustration (Nominee — 2009)
Wanda Gág Read Aloud Book Award (Winner — 2009)
CCBC Choices (2009)
Language
Original language
English
Original publication date
2007
Physical description
32 p.; 10.2 inches
ISBN
0007179685 / 9780007179688
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