Publication
New York : Harcourt Brace Jovanovich, 1978, c1976.
Collection
Call number
Fiction Child
Physical description
21 cm
Status
Available
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Description
A child imagines the things he would do with various animals if he were one of them.
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User reviews
LibraryThing member jenflock
Tomie dePaolaa’s appealing art perfectly complements John Grahama’s rhythmic text spoken by a little boy to the animals he loves, beginning with a mouse who he tells he would take care of with a furry nest and a nibble of cheese. He goes on to a kitten, a puppy, a lamb, a bunny, and other
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familiar baby animals until it is getting dark and his father picks him up and gently and lovingly puts him to bed. Show Less
LibraryThing member DVerdecia
This is a very good Children's book. It is a story about a little boy who goes out and sees various animals starting with a mouse. He tells each animal that he loves them and also tells them what he would do with them if he were that animal too.
The print in this book for the young reader could be a
I happen to like the way this book was written and the message it includes because there is an innocence there that I feel has been lost in today's world. It was just refreshing to read something so pure.
A worthwhile read and a good book for the beginning reader to enjoy.
The print in this book for the young reader could be a
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little bigger but, it is well balanced with the illustrations so it is easy to spot the words for the young reader and give them the ability to sound them out if need be.I happen to like the way this book was written and the message it includes because there is an innocence there that I feel has been lost in today's world. It was just refreshing to read something so pure.
A worthwhile read and a good book for the beginning reader to enjoy.
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LibraryThing member amaraduende
Very cute.
LibraryThing member MeditationesMartini
A peaceful book.
LibraryThing member jfe16
I love you, mouse . . . kitten . . . puppy . . . piglet . . . chicky . . . lamb . . . cub . . . tadpole . . . duckling . . . gosling . . . bunny . . . owlet . . . .
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In this gentle bedtime tale, a young boy imagines what he would do with each of the animals. The love and joy for each animal
Charming, delightful, perfect for sharing any time.
Highly recommended.
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In this gentle bedtime tale, a young boy imagines what he would do with each of the animals. The love and joy for each animal
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is evident in the gentle narrative. Pictures that gradually darken, showing from light to dark, illustrate each of the animals and the things they might do with the boy.Charming, delightful, perfect for sharing any time.
Highly recommended.
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Original publication date
1976
ISBN
0590965824 / 9780590965828