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32 pp.
| Candlewick
| March, 1999
|
TradeISBN 0-7636-0449-6$$16.99
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Illustrated by
John Bendall-Brunello.
In a charming informational story, Braun introduces Betsy the goose with admirable conciseness, describing what she looks like and why. The subsequent discussion of nest-building through gosling-hatching is simply stated and yet full of action. Down-to-earth language, a minimum of detail, and an abundance of large yet cozy illustrations make this just right for the intended audience. Ind.