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Binding: PaperbackEAN: 9780152024611 ISBN: 0152024611 Label: Voyager Books Manufacturer: Voyager Books Number Of Items: 1 Number Of Pages: 32 Publication Date: April 01, 2001 Publisher: Voyager Books Reading Level: Baby-Preschool Studio: Voyager Books Related Items:
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 Rating:  - There are better booksI had to return this. The poetry in the book was very nice, but the pictures were too abstract I think for a preschooler to grasp, and not particularly compelling for me as an adult who not only uses preschool nature books professionally but also collects them as a hobby. Rating:  - Mud ý The Fifth SeasonThis book tells the story of mud season, the fifth season of the year. It describes how mud season appears suddenly, what it looks like, and where it's headed. The book is great for kids living in 5 season regions, but it might be a little tough to understand for other kids. It's not at all scary, and the pictures are wonderful. It has about 120 words. Rating:  - Don't judge a book by its coverI bought this book for my Pre-K class, to go along with our weather unit on Rain. The cover looked so nice I thought it would be a great book. In fact, the illustrations are quite nice; the problem is there's really no story here. The language doesn't flow; its very choppy. The children didn't enjoy this book, and have not asked for it to be read again. Good children's literature should have a story to it: a setting, problem and solution; a definite beginning, middle and ending; and well-defined ... Read More Rating: - Magnificent MudFor everyone who can't wait for winter to recede; for everyone who loves the smell of rain on warm dirt; for everyone who relishes squishing mud between their toes comes this eye level view of mud emerging with the spring thaw. Preschoolers delight in the dirty feet splashing through the mud. This is a great addition to a collection about the seasons. The illustrations lend themselves to describing what happens with the warmer weather. It also includes fun, descriptive words that young children will ... Read More 
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