Lizard in the Sun (JUST FOR A DAY BOOK) - Hardcover

Book 2 of 5: JUST FOR A DAY BOOK

Ryder, Joanne

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9780688071721: Lizard in the Sun (JUST FOR A DAY BOOK)

Synopsis

A child is transformed into an anole for a day and discovers what it is like to be a tiny lizard changing colors in a sunny, leafy world.

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PreSchool-Grade 2-- The essence of the anole is caught through a subtle blending of clear, lyrical text and vibrant illustrations. After suggesting that readers undergo an imaginary transformation into a tiny green lizard, the text then describes what it would be like to live as one for an entire day, briefly highlighting the physical sensations readers would experience while engaged in typical activities. Although the text is relatively sparse, much information is imparted about the behavior of the anole. This is due, primarily, to Ryder's grasp of imagery. An "Author's Note" expands somewhat upon the data offered on major physical and behavioral characteristics in the main text and mentions some of the factors involved in the reptile's color-changing mechanisms. Rothman's brightly painted two-page spreads (blues, greens, and browns predominate) convey a real sense of the animal's natural habitat and perfectly match the mood of the text. This third addition to the series will make a fine family read-aloud. --Karey Wehner, San Francisco Public Library
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9780688130817: Lizard in the Sun (A Just for a Day Book)

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ISBN 10:  068813081X ISBN 13:  9780688130817
Publisher: Mulberry Books, 1994
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