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de Cock, Nicole
2 Reviews
(3)
PS
Translated by Margriet Ruurs.
In this simple, sweet Dutch import, Bolt the donkey and Nut the mouse are the best of friends. Nut helps his friend in many ways, such as brushing his teeth and bringing him food--"because...real friends would do anything for each other." At book's end readers finally discover what Bolt does for Nut. Soft illustrations reinforce the friends' playful yet strong connection.
Reviewer: Julie Bartynski-Fenner
(4)
K-3
In this fanciful, old-fashioned story, a girl visits an elephant at a bleak zoo, where they play elephant games and girl games. The girl is so sad when the elephant is sent to Africa that she goes to visit him there. The watercolor and black-ink illustrations are graceful and spare, but the fantastic elements don't quite gel.
Reviewer: Susan Dove Lempke
2 reviews
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