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32 pp.
| North-South |
November, 2009 |
TradeISBN 978-0-7358-2259-7$16.95
(4)
K-3
Illustrated by
Käthi Bhend.
Five friends--a grub, a caterpillar, two worms, and a beetle--diligently prepare for the winter in their underground homes. As the seasons turn, the friends learn that sometimes what is unexpected in life brings the most joy. It's a heartening story, but the text is wordy and difficult to follow. Delicate and intricate illustrations illuminate this tale of self-fulfillment.