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40 pp.
April, 1999 |
TradeISBN 0-15-201734-8$$16.00
(4)
K-3
Illustrated by
Jose Aruego
&
Ariane Dewey.
A rhyming text describes how eleven animals protect their young from predatory and environmental threats to keep them "safe, warm, and snug." Some tongue-tying word sequences and occasionally awkward meter mean the otherwise lively verse doesn't always read fluently, but the bold, vibrant illustrations are eye-catching. A section at the back elaborates on the animals' protective tactics.