- ISBN13: 9781590785102
- Condition: NEW
- Notes: Brand New from Publisher. No Remainder Mark.
Product Description
Everyone has heard the phrase a school of fish[ But what about a rumba of rattlesnakes,; an army of ants; or a crash of rhinos? Derived from both oral and written traditions, collective nouns go back centuries. These terms not only charm us with their sound, but they provide a bit of insight into animal behavior. Readers can find these and other terms–from alley cats to zebras–in fourteen thought-provoking poems by Marjorie Maddox. She and artist Philip Huber crea… Buy From AMAZON.COM >>
March 12th, 2010 at 5:12 pm
My daughter loves this book. Her favorite page is “A Band of Coyotes.” We read it together the first time and now she sits and reads it out loud for the rest of us. She really loves the illustrations and likes to count how many animals are on each page. Our whole family has enjoyed this book! It would be a great gift idea.
Rating: 5 / 5
March 12th, 2010 at 6:02 pm
I gave this book to my niece for her birthday. She adored the illustrations at once and read the book before going to bed that night. She called me right away and said how much she loved the book. It is very well written, full of information, and fun to read. My sister was so impressed with the book she is going to give it for gifts as well. Who knew gatherings of animals could be so fun to learn about! This is the perfect gift book or coffee table book. I can’t wait to get one for myself!
Rating: 5 / 5
March 12th, 2010 at 6:08 pm
A Crossing of Zebras is an ideal introduction to poetry that is musical and imaginative, and I would love to read this book to my little nephew overseas. (Instead, I’ve had to send the book to his father, to read to him, until he can enjoy the poems himself.) The illustrations are bold and colorful, while the poems open up the child’s world to language that is creative and lively. At the end, when the poet says: Let’s write a poem together, the child will (I think) want to do just that. I started writing poetry as a child, thanks to books like this one. What a delight!
Rating: 5 / 5
March 12th, 2010 at 6:35 pm
Margie Maddox’s poems entertain as well as educate — they are lively but with puns and language play that make them equally interesting for grown ups reading this to children. Huber’s prints make a rich complement to these engaging poems.
Rating: 5 / 5