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Andrea Wayne von Konigslow

Autore di Toilet Tales (Toddler Series)

10 opere 182 membri 5 recensioni

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Opere di Andrea Wayne von Konigslow

Frogs (1994) 28 copie
How Do You Read to a Rabbit? (2010) — Autore — 28 copie
Would You Love Me? (1997) 16 copie
Bing Finds Chutney (2001) 8 copie
Bing and Chutney (1999) 8 copie
Catching Problems (1990) — Autore — 4 copie

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I loved reading the explanations to why you couldn't read to an animal (the owl and cheetah being my favorite) and seeing family literacy promoted at the end when he read his parents the book. It would be an excellent tool to help get kids imaginations running and see why what kinds of animals they couldn't read too.
 
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attebb | 2 altre recensioni | Oct 7, 2012 |
Picture books promoting family literacy are a favorite of mine, and Andrea Wayne von Königslöw’s How Do You Read to a Rabbit? is particularly adorable and entertaining. Both written and authored by Königslöw, her watercolor and ink illustrations depict a pajama-clad child (who serves equally well as a boy or girl) attempting to read a bedtime story to an assortment of wild animals.

On this journey of the imagination, the child thinks through the difficulties inherent in reading aloud to various types of animals.

“If you read to a book to a boa, she might want to hug you goodnight.”

“It’s even harder to read to a cheetah. You might not be a fast enough reader.”

Moving through 13 types of animals, each page humorously depicts the child earnestly trying to read to the animal(s) despite the presenting difficulties: giraffes who are too tall to see the pictures, chameleons who blend in with the story, and bats who hang upside down. Finally, the child snuggles in between mom and dad in the bed to read them “the best story they’ve ever heard.”

Perfect for preschoolers and early-elementary children who are newly awakened to the delights of reading, I can easily see this title catching on as a classroom read-aloud for Grade One story-times. Book-loving families will also have a lot of fun reading through the humorous scenarios. Königslöw provides build in opportunities for funny vocalizations and dramatic reading in the text, making How Do You Read to a Rabbit? a delight to both read and listen to.

Chosen as a naptime storybook selection today, this brief literacy tale was well received by my assembled children (six, three, one.) My second daughter (on the cusp of turning four, and just starting to learn basic phonetic recognition) is absolutely fascinated by this title. She asked for an instantaneous second reading the moment we closed the book’s pages and enthusiastically expressed her adoration for it. I’m confident that this is a title that will be landing in my lap at story-time on a regular basis.

Reviewed at quiverfullfamily.com
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jenniferbogart | 2 altre recensioni | Mar 25, 2010 |
Good friends support each other's dreams is the message underlying "Bing and Chutney." Featuring a pig who loves to cook and an elephant who loves to dance, the story shows these very different characters pursuing their own passions. Though Bing stays at home when Chutney heads off to the big city to find fame and fortune on the stage, she bravely encourages her friend and then plunges into a busy and fulfilling life at home. She starts a cooking school and becomes a renowned baker. When the two friends are reunited, the close bond they shared is as strong as ever and the book ends on a satisfying, affectionate note.

Konigslow's colourful, lighthearted illustrations are perfect for this warm story of friendship. Her ballerina elephant and chef pig are delightful characters. Using few words, she manages to capture the essence of friendship with humour and playfulness.
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BiblioFool | Oct 8, 2006 |

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Opere
10
Utenti
182
Popolarità
#118,785
Voto
½ 3.4
Recensioni
5
ISBN
32
Lingue
2

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