It’s the story of a mole whose underground lifestyle is lonely until he meets another mole who shares his aversion to the sun. This is a rebus book where pictures appear in the middle of the text and kids as young as one and a half have a great time “reading” the pictures. The repetition of sounds (floppy, gloppy, sloppy, choppy, chewy, gooey) makes this fun to read, and the surprise ending gives it a delightful twist. Her poems about the animals who live in the rice fields and the people who depend upon the harvest reflect her deep love for the Balinese people.Ī funny story (set to the rhythm of This is the House that Jack Built) about the building of chef Pat’s pizza. The author lived for eight years in Bali. The illustrations are a powerful yet gentle reflection of this story of a remarkable young woman whose strength and courage saved the Jewish people of ancient Persia from the edict of the evil Haman. The story of Purim is told in a lively, modern style that makes this biblical tale come alive with humanity and passion. Here is a book starring twenty-one words, a blank piece of paper, and a train of thought.
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