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16 pp.
| Dutton |
October, 1999 |
TradeISBN 0-525-46251-1$$9.99
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PS
Illustrated by
Stephanie Peterson.
Seven double-page spreads each feature a big, bold illustration of an animal (panda, rabbit, elephant) with its hands, paws, wings, or feet covering its mouth. Readers pull down the hands (in the form of a large, sturdy flap) to see what each animal is eating for lunch. This age-appropriate concept is marred by a weak text. The lackluster verses are overly long and uneven, yet the preschool audience will enjoy the subject.