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32 pp.
| Holiday
| March, 2014
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TradeISBN 978-0-8234-2666-9$15.95
(4)
K-3
A classic tale gets a rockabilly makeover. Three goats have to cross the bridge to get to their gig--"And the troll under that bridge? Man, was he a square." Guess who becomes the band's biggest fan? This book doesn't achieve depth but offers a good time and the illustrations are the right degree of caricaturish.
32 pp.
| Hyperion
| July, 2011
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TradeISBN 978-1-4231-3983-6$15.99
(3)
K-3
Wiener Dog's life with Granny is cozy and calm, bland and boring. Hitching a ride, he embarks on a wilderness adventure, joining a pack of wolves and becoming "Wiener Wolf." He soon discovers that a little bit of excitement goes a long way. Crosby's tale of self-perception and stretching one's (short) legs is illustrated with realistic-looking illustrations that incorporate some humor.
72 pp.
| Tundra
| March, 2008
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TradeISBN 978-0-88776-815-6$19.95
(4)
4-6
This volume features more than forty canine breeds, from the well known (dachshund) to less familiar (Rhodesian ridgeback). The author-illustrators place them in four groups--hunting, herding, working, and companion dogs--and provide characteristics and a brief history of each breed. The realistic illustrations are stiff, but the text is accessible and informative. Sidebars add interest. Websites. Bib.