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REINDEER

Name: REINDEER
Author: Emery Bernhard
ISBN: 0-8234-1097-8

by Emery Bernhard & illustrated by Durga Bernhard ‧ RELEASE DATE: Sept. 15, 1994

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Collaborators on three other nature titles (Eagles, p. 392, etc.; The Girl Who Wanted to Hunt, see above), husband-and-wife team Emery and Durga Bernhard have joined again to create Reindeer, a factual account of the habits and lives of these marvelous horned animals. Children will learn where reindeer live, why their antlers grow, what they eat, their migration patterns, how reindeer calves are born, who their enemies are, and how their lives have intersected with those of humans living in proximity to them. The text is simple and easy to follow; its straightforward manner will appeal even to very young readers. And children of all ages will respond to the strong outlines and bold imaginative colors that give the illustrations an elemental quality. A glossary adds to the usefulness of this fine book on a fascinating cold-weather creature. (Nonfiction/Picture book. 4-8)

Pub Date: Sept. 15, 1994

ISBN: 0-8234-1097-8

Page Count: 32

Publisher: Holiday House

Review Posted Online: May 19, 2010

Kirkus Reviews Issue: Sept. 15, 1994

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CHILDREN'S GENERAL CHILDREN'S

- BOOK REVIEW
A RIDE ON MOTHER'S BACK
by Emery Bernhard & illustrated by Durga Bernhard

- BOOK REVIEW
THE WAY OF THE WILLOW BRANCH
by Emery Bernhard & illustrated by Durga Bernhard

- BOOK REVIEW
THE GIRL WHO WANTED TO HUNT
adapted by Emery Bernhard & illustrated by Durga Bernhard

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A DOG NAMED SAM

by Janice Boland & illustrated by G. Brian Karas ‧ RELEASE DATE: April 1, 1996

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A book that will make young dog-owners smile in recognition and confirm dogless readers' worst suspicions about the mayhem caused by pets, even winsome ones. Sam, who bears passing resemblance to an affable golden retriever, is praised for fetching the family newspaper, and goes on to fetch every other newspaper on the block. In the next story, only the children love Sam's swimming; he is yelled at by lifeguards and fishermen alike when he splashes through every watering hole he can find. Finally, there is woe to the entire family when Sam is bored and lonely for one long night. Boland has an essential message, captured in both both story and illustrations of this Easy-to-Read: Kids and dogs belong together, especially when it's a fun-loving canine like Sam. An appealing tale. (Picture book. 4-8)

Pub Date: April 1, 1996

ISBN: 0-8037-1530-7

Page Count: 40

Publisher: Dial Books

Review Posted Online: May 19, 2010

Kirkus Reviews Issue: Feb. 1, 1996

Categories:

CHILDREN'S GENERAL CHILDREN'S

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BERRY MAGIC

by Teri Sloat & Betty Huffman & illustrated by Teri Sloat ‧ RELEASE DATE: June 1, 2004

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Sloat collaborates with Huffman, a Yu’pik storyteller, to infuse a traditional “origins” tale with the joy of creating. Hearing the old women of her village grumble that they have only tasteless crowberries for the fall feast’s akutaq—described as “Eskimo ice cream,” though the recipe at the end includes mixing in shredded fish and lard—young Anana carefully fashions three dolls, then sings and dances them to life. Away they bound, to cover the hills with cranberries, blueberries, and salmonberries. Sloat dresses her smiling figures in mixes of furs and brightly patterned garb, and sends them tumbling exuberantly through grassy tundra scenes as wildlife large and small gathers to look on. Despite obtrusively inserted pronunciations for Yu’pik words in the text, young readers will be captivated by the action, and by Anana’s infectious delight. (Picture book/folktale. 6-8)