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32 pp.
| Viking |
May, 2003 |
TradeISBN 0-670-03601-3$$15.99
(4)
K-3
In a land where goldfish go on vacation, kangaroos play baseball, and elephants jump rope, Mary the cow asks everyone about her lost hat. Unfortunately, the repetitive device grows tiresome, and the finale lacks the drama that a long buildup requires. Each whimsical animal is dramatically rendered in bold, sculptural forms enlivened by a bright primary palette.