![]() Willems, never one to overwrite, is gracefully spare here, making every word count. City Dog replies sadly, “Waiting for a friend.” Then he smiles a “froggy” smile and adds, “But you’ll do.” It’s hard to imagine a picture book that more consistently (and touchingly) hits all the right notes. When spring returns, a chipmunk comes across City Dog. ![]() In the winter, snow is everywhere, but Frog is gone. “Maybe we can play remembering games.” And that’s what they do, remembering jumping and splashing, sniffing and barking. Now it’s his turn to teach Frog games, replete with sniffing, fetching, and barking. ![]() In the summer, City Dog returns and runs to see Frog. Frog’s waiting for a friend: “But you’ll do.” After that the duo plays together, and Frog teaches Dog about splashing and croaking. City Dog comes to the country, thrilled to run without a leash. ![]() The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books (M) (07/10)īooklist - *Starred Review* The book begins in spring. Illustrator:Ĭommon Core Standards Grade K → Reading → RL Literature → K.RL Craft & Structure Grade K → Reading → RL Literature → K.RL Key Ideas & Details Grade K → Reading → RL Literature → K.RL Integration of Knowledge & Ideas Grade 1 → Reading → RL Reading Literature → 1.RL Key Ideas & Details Grade 1 → Reading → RL Reading Literature → 1.RL Range of Reading & Level of Text Complexity Reviews: ill., 26 x 26 cm.Ī reflection on the natural course of friendship, life, and change. Publisher: Hyperion Books for Children (2010) ![]()
0 Comments
Leave a Reply. |