Over in the Forest [electronic resource] : Come and Take a Peek
Berkes, Marianne2012
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Learning becomes fun with this book about the ecosystem of the ocean. In Over in the Forest: Come and Take a Peek, amazing artwork will inspire children in classrooms and at home to appreciate the world around us! Follow the tracks of ten woodland animals but . . . uh-oh . . . watch out for the skunk! Children learn the ways of forest animals to the rhythm of "Over in the Meadow" as they leap like a squirrel, dunk like a raccoon, and pounce like a fox. They will also count the babies and search for ten hidden forest animals. Cut paper illustrations add to the fun in this delightful introduction to a woodland habitat.Once again, Marianne Berkes makes learning fun. Kids will hide, graze, and pounce as they imitate and count the animals. Like Over in Australia, the cut-paper illustrations will inspire many an art project. Plus Marianne provides tons of ideas for activities and curriculum extensions about forest animals, literature, and writing. Teachers and parents, as well as kids, are the winners here. Backmatter Includes: -- Further information about the forest and the animals in the book! -- Music and song lyrics to "Over in the Forest" sung to the tune "Over in the Meadow".
Main title:
Over in the Forest [electronic resource] : Come and Take a Peek / Marianne Berkes
Author:
Berkes, Marianne, AuthorDubin, Jill, Illustrator
Imprint:
[Place of publication not identified] : Sourcebooks, 2012
Collation:
1 online resource (1 text file)
Audience:
Reading grade level: 2-3
Biography/History:
Marianne Berkes has spent much of her life as a teacher, children's theater director and children's librarian. She knows how much children enjoy "interactive" stories and is the author of many entertaining and educational picture books that make a child's learning relevant. Reading, music, theater, gardening, and cooking have been a constant in Marianne's life. Her books are inspired by her love of nature. Marianne hopes to open kids' eyes to the magic found in our natural world. She now writes full time. An energetic presenter at schools and conferences, Marianne believes that "hands on" learning is fun. Her website is www.MarianneBerkes.com.
ISBN:
97815846918399781584694601
Language:
English
Subject:
BRN:
2390051