Around the Oak - Hardcover

Muller, Gerda

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0525452397 ISBN 13: 9780525452393

Publisher: Dutton Juvenile, 1994

Synopsis

A gentle story that recounts the trials and tribulations of one child's bout with chicken pox follows Jess's joy about staying home from school with her toys, books, and unlimited ice cream, as well as her struggle with a fever, spots, itching, and boredom.

About this title

Language Notes:

Text: English (translation)
Original Language: German

From School Library Journal:

Kindergarten-Grade 3-A nature lesson in story format. Once each season, Ben and Caroline visit their cousin Nick, who lives in a house in a forest clearing. With the help of Uncle Hank, a forest ranger, the children observe the wildlife in the vicinity of a 300-year-old oak. They learn about some of the animals' habits as well as a bit about ecology, pollution, and the life cycle of the tree. Muller has appended several pages of diagrams and illustrations that contain tidbits of additional information, and several identification pages with clear likenesses of forest birds, leaves, plants, and mushrooms. Acrylic paintings done in a primitive, realistic style have a charm akin to that of Barbara Cooney's work. Vivid colors change with each season, and tiny details abound. Although the book was originally published in Germany, all of the flora and fauna can be found in the U.S. and Canada as well. This title cannot compete in terms of informational content with the abundant factual literature available on the topic for the same age group, but might be read in preparation for a nature hike.
Susan Scheps, Shaker Heights Public Library, OH
Copyright 1994 Reed Business Information, Inc.

About this edition

• Publisher: Dutton Juvenile
• Publication date: 1994
• ISBN 10: 0525452397
• ISBN 13: 9780525452393
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 40