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Liersch, Anne
2 Reviews
(3)
K-3
Translated by J. Alison James.
Illustrated by
Christa Unzner.
Nell loves her pet guinea pig--they are best friends--until her classmates make fun of her "pet for babies." Her poorly reasoned plan to rid herself of Fluffy, the ensuing heartbreak, and a happy ending tempered by realism are all involving. The strong story features engaging characters and an important theme about responsibility. The illustrations deftly convey emotion.
Reviewer: Maeve Visser Knoth
(3)
K-3
Translated by J. Alison James.
Illustrated by
Christa Unzner.
A group of forest animals invite Badger to help them build a house where they can all spend the winter in comfort; but Badger turns out to be such a fault-finding perfectionist that they can't work with him. Expressively lined, earth-toned illustrations occasionally obscure the text, but nonetheless enhance this cozy story about the warmth of friendship.
Reviewer: Christine M. Heppermann
2 reviews
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