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K-3
I Like to Read series.
Crow (appealingly but inexplicably rainbow-colored) builds a friend from sticks and leaves, then from snow, only to have nature destroy them ("Crow is alone again"). Third time's the charm: Crow meets a feathered friend, builds a nest, and raises a family. Spare, repetitive text; vibrant pen-and-ink and watercolor illustrations; and spacious white backgrounds give the story maximum impact while supporting early readers.
56 pp.
| Boyds
| March, 2011
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TradeISBN 978-1-59078-720-5$19.95
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4-6
Tips on transforming drops of ink into works of art combine with stories of famous blotters (da Vinci, Victor Hugo) to inspire creativity. Step-by-step instructions for folding paper, squeezing ink and paint, looking at blots in new ways, adding color and outline--along with plenty of encouragement--will have readers eager to start a project. A wide range of full-color examples abound. Bib., ind.