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Child, L. Maria

Over the River and Through the Wood: The New England Boy's Song about Thanksgiving Day

32 pp. | Candlewick | September, 2011 | Trade ISBN 978-0-7636-2790-4 $16.99
(3) K-3 Illustrated by Matt Tavares. Tavares's illustrations bring Child's 1844 poem to life, from the New England town at the beginning to Grandfather's farmhouse at the end. Some details in the pictures, such as a bridge "over the river," match the text, while others, such as a dog running alongside the sleigh, extend it thoughtfully. The nostalgic mood and the generally impressionistic style are offset by the characters' detailed and mobile faces.
Reviewer: Frieda F. Bostian

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