Out on the Prairie
Donna M. Bateman, illus. by Susan Swan. Charlesbridge, $15.95 (32p) ISBN 978-1-58089-378-7
Adapting the rhyme “Over in the Meadow,” Bateman takes readers on a
trip to Badlands National Park in South Dakota, highlighting 10 animals
that make their homes there. Swan’s showstopping collages have a
three-dimensional quality that makes the prairie come alive—a brightly
marbled grasshopper stares out at readers, while “a mother meadowlark
and her little chicks Three” cluster on photographs of actual branches
amid sweeping newsprint grasses. An informative appendix (also
illustrated) provides further details about bison, howdy owls, grama
grasses, and more. All in all, it’s a delightful introduction to a
unique and beautiful ecosystem. Ages 4–7. (July)
2 comments:
Susan~ Living in Texas has given you a feeling and understanding for the prairie that communicates beautifully from the pages of your work. So impressed with OUT ON THE PRAIRIE. Can't wait to see what you'll be doing next.
Best wishes~(from the desert)~
Hi Bugs- That's high praise from someone who lives in the Mojave. Thanks! And one of the books I'm working on now is about the desert! I love, love, love all the beautiful colors and textures.
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