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I had this book on the top shelf of the kids' (two year old boy and girl) bookcase for safe-keeping until they got a little older and a little better at page-turning. It's far too nice a book, I thought, to be torn and wrinkled by a couple of toddlers who can't even appreciate it. It contains a wonderful variety of poems, and Eric Carle's artwork is stunning. He devotes a two-page spread to most of the animals; the whale at the beginning takes up four pages.

At one point, one of the children spotted this book and expressed an interest, so I got it down and read a few poems to them. I carefully replaced it on the top shelf. They began requesting it more and more, and soon protested when I returned it to the shelf beyond their reach. I gave in, and let them leaf through it -- under my supervision. Finally realizing that it was senseless to limit their handling of this book they so obviously enjoyed, I moved the pristine hardcover to a lower shelf.

I had no idea that two-year-olds would enjoy this poetry so much. While some of the poems are certainly at their language level, many are more advanced, and the kids request those just as often. I frequently find them looking through the book, naming the animals ("duck-billed platypus") and quoting portions of the poems ("lays eggs like a bird").

Now my son cannot even bear to part with this book at night, so it (along with a few others) goes into the crib with him. The binding is loosening and a few pages are torn, but I'll gladly spend another .99 to replace it, if necessary. It's a small price to pay for what may become a real love and appreciation for poetry.

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ISBN13: 9780399217449
Condition: New
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Eric Carle's Animals Animals Overview

In his distinctive, vibrantly colored collage style, Carle has created stunning illustrations to accompany more than 50 poems from such sources as the Bible, William Shakespeare, Pawnee Indian verse, and Ogden Nash. "Joyous. A book to be shared."--Booklist. Full-color illustrations.

Eric Carle's Animals Animals Specifications

Eric Carle's distinctive art holds a place of honor in the world of children's books. (He is the creator of The Very Hungry Caterpillar and the illustrator of Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See?.) In this thoughtfully selected collection of poems about animals, you'll meet creatures of every sort, from an ant to a yak. You'll find selections from many cultures, penned by celebrated poets such as Lewis Carroll, Ogden Nash, Rudyard Kipling, Emily Dickinson, and Jack Prelutsky. Animals, Animals is best suited for older preschoolers and children in the early elementary grades, but the beautiful illustrations will please children of any age, including babies. The oversized format lends itself well to Eric Carle's bright collages--the animals, birds, and insects seem ready to jump or fly right off the pages. (Ages 1 to 8)

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Customer Reviews

Not what I expected - Kylee's Mom - DE
My daughter loves Eric Carles' The Hungry Caterpillar and The Grouchy Ladybug; to give my husband and I a break at bedtime reading, I bought this book. The poems are not children's poems as I assumed, so this does not hold my 2 1/2 yr old's attention. It'll be great when she's older; definitely recommend for older children, just disappointed that we're back to the Hungry Caterpillar and Grouchy Ladybug until I get another one.

Large and wonderful - A. Maykuth - alaska
About the size of a magazine, yet heavier paper. Filled with the wonderful photos of animals and poems and haikus of all sorts. I read random passages out of the book to my 6 month old. He loves to touch the pictures and hear me read as well!

Justin in San Antonio, 11 yrs - -
I thought the book was okay, but it might be more suitable for small kids. Some of the poems had made up words that were kind of like Dr. Suess type words. That's why I think little kids would like it better.

I did like Eric Carle's art in the book, and every poem had a picture with it that was colorful. I think it would be a good book for my little cousins because it was about animals and most of the poems were short so they won't get bored.

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Wednesday, September 15, 2010