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Book, 2010
Current format, Book, 2010, First edition, Available .
Book, 2010
Current format, Book, 2010, First edition, Available . Offered in 0 more formats
Pairs simple, wryly humorous poems about the wild creatures of the natural world with vibrant woodcut artwork. A woodcut-illustrated collection of poems that celebrates wild animals. A companion volume to On the Farm pairs simple, wryly humorous poems about the wild creatures of the natural world with vibrant woodcut artwork. The stellar team who brought us ON THE FARM present a companion book evoking creatures of the wild in simple, clever poems and vibrant woodcuts. (Ages 4-7)
From the lion standing alone on the African savannah to the panda in a bamboo forest, from the rhinoceros with its boot-like face to the Arctic polar bear disappearing in the snow, the earth is full of curious and wonderful animals, each more extraordinary than the next. David Elliott's pithy, lyrical verse and Holly Meade's stunning woodcut and watercolor illustrations reveal a world of remarkable beauty and wonder --and offer an enticing introduction to both favorite animals and poetic forms.
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