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At Grandpa's Sugar Bush.
Margaret Carney. Illustrated by Janet Wilson.
Subject Headings:
Preschool - grade 3 / Ages 3 - 8. **** /4
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In what may be possibly the most beautiful children's picture book I have
ever seen, Wilson's extraordinary illustrations present readers with the
agreeable experience of viewing Carney's story as through a picture window.
Readers will feel that they are so close to the story that all they need do
is reach out the window.
Carney's story follows the experiences of a young boy as he visits his grandfather's sugar camp during school break. The story follows the maple syrup harvest from its beginning, the tapping of the trees, to its delicious conclusion, enjoying the completed product on fresh made pancakes. The book is sure to delight all readers, both those who have been lucky enough to have experienced a sugaring off, and those who have not.
A must for every library and every grandparent who has ever wanted to spend that "special time" with a grandchild. A perfect "read to me" story that will appeal to older readers as well.
Highly recommended.
Michele F. Kallio is a former teacher/librarian living in Blacks Harbour, New Brunswick.
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Copyright © 1997 the Manitoba Library Association. Reproduction for personal use is permitted only if this copyright notice is maintained. Any other reproduction is prohibited without permission.
Published by
The Manitoba Library Association
ISSN 1201-9364
TABLE OF CONTENTS FOR THIS ISSUE - APRIL 25, 1997.
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