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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.
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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.
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- PublisherDutton Juvenile
- Publication date1994
- ISBN 10 0525452397
- ISBN 13 9780525452393
- BindingHardcover
- LanguageEnglish
- Number of pages40
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Seller: Lincbook, Foster, RI, U.S.A.
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Hardcover. Condition: As New. First Edition. Dutton, 1991. 1st As new, Hardcover, Bright, clean, tight, in dust jacket. 39 pages. Color illustrations. Light scuff to rear jacket panel, otherwise as new. First American edition. Out-of-print and antiquarian booksellers since 1933. We pack and ship with care. Book. Seller Inventory # LINCBOOK000661
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Around the Oak
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Seller: Bev's Book Nook, Frazee, MN, U.S.A.
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Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. Muller, Gerda (illustrator). First American Edition. Ex-library book with mylar covering dust jacket. Some shelf wear. Seller Inventory # Ch255
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Around the Oak
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Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. Muller ,Gerda (illustrator). First American Edition. Stated First American Edition with "1" on number line on copy right page. Originally published in Germany 1991 by Ravenburger Buchverlag, Otto Maier GMbH. Original German title: Unser Baum. Richly illustrated with large paintings and detailed drawings. This book is informative, entertaining and beautiful for all who love the great outdoors. Pages are clean and bright; binding is tight. There are no tears, creases or writing. Glossy illustrated covers are clean and colorful. DJ with same picture as covers, is complete, colorful & unmarred; light shelf wear. DJ is NOT price clipped and in a mylar jacket a corner crease on flap with the price. Note: We use "Fine" book condition judiciously; only when the book exhibits no flaws. A Fine book closely approaches -As New- condition and may not have been previously owned. Any flaws (writing, tears, creases) are exceptions to a Fine condition and should be clearly described for a book and dust jacket. Seller Inventory # 001191
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Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. First Edition First Printing. Illustrated by author. "Three children observe the forest including a giant oak through out the year." Book is new old stock in unread condtion. Seller Inventory # 037078
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