Catch Hold Of A South African Night Envisioned By Rachel Isadora Delivered In Leaflet
in Johannesburg, South Africa, finds the bustle of the city beginning to subside, Work is over, and
it is time for rest, But in Kruger National Park the setting sun beckons the animals and their young from the bush, On the darkened plain it is time to hunt, to graze, and to cool off in the night air, Rachel Isadora's portrayals of South Africa that delighted her readers in At the Crossroads and Over the Green Hills continue in this breathtakingly beautiful picture book.
This simple story is a perfect bedtime tale for young children, The watercolor illustrations feature impressive landscapes, The tale begins at dusk in Johannesburg, South Africa and follows various animals through the night, Recommended. Here's a fun bedtime story, where children can discover what the animals are doing in Africa once the children go to bed,
Ages:
geography africa southafrica animals
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This story begins and ends in the city of Johannesburg, South Africa, but it mostly tells of the wild animals in Kruger National Park as they emerge at dusk to begin their nocturnal activities.
I enjoyed the lovely watercolor illustrations, but the cover is a somewhat deceptive,
Teaching points: nocturnal animals, culture
Location: LES library
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When children compare their nights to South African residence, they might be surprised with the simplicity and how it is focused on rest for the next upcoming day.
In America, we hurry to sports events, getting homework done, and finding a quick meal that is liked by all members of the family.
Straightforward bedtime story. It is interesting to see Rachel Isadora's earlier work, Simple picture book about animals in Kruger National Park South Africa,
Uses:st grade geography,rd grade habitat, I liked this alot and loved the contrast between the town and going to Kruger National Park at night when the animals are moving in the cooler temps.
It's a book that gives children the space to dream and think, Great choice for story time! Engaging and interesting foryearolds as well asyearolds, Kind of an unusual book and an unusual subject in general, but it wasn't bad for what it was, The illustrations were nicely detailed and the sparingly lyrical text paired nicely to create an aesthetically pleasing overall experience, Good story. My mommy loves the illustrations! Rachel Isadora is an award winning childrens author and illustrator, She has written childrens books on multiple topics including ballet, life in America and Africa, and has illustrated several Brother Grimm tales in an African setting.
She is most well known for her Caldecott Honor Award book Bens Trumpet, She was a ballet dancer before she became an illustrator and childrens writer, Rachel Isadora is an award winning children's author and illustrator, She has written children's books on multiple topics including ballet, life in America and Africa, and has illustrated several Brother Grimm tales in an African setting.
She is most well known for her Caldecott Honor Award book "Ben's Trumpet", She was a ballet dancer before she became an illustrator and children's writer, sitelink.