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LITTLE LONG-NOSE

Name: LITTLE LONG-NOSE
Author: Wilhelm Hauff
ISBN: 0-7636-0327-9

by Wilhelm Hauff & illustrated by Laura Stoddart ‧ RELEASE DATE: Oct. 1, 1997

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In the Treasures series, a book that is not only nicely designed for small hands, but is the most appealing version since Lisbeth Zwerger's Dwarf Nose (1994) of an original tale that is replete with evil spells and gourmet cookery, from a contemporary of the Brothers Grimm. When young Jacob insults an old woman in the marketplace, she turns him into a squirrel for seven years. Forced to be one of her many furry servants, he rises through the rodentine hierarchy to Cook, regains a distorted version of his human form, and escapes; later, as chef for the Duke, he rescues a wizard's daughter who has been transformed into a goose, thus regaining his original features. Stoddart supplies a generous sheaf of small, neatly painted scenes done in a neoclassical style, capturing both the story's humor and its informal but elegant tone. A beautiful little volume. (Fiction. 10-12)

Pub Date: Oct. 1, 1997

ISBN: 0-7636-0327-9

Page Count: 95

Publisher: Candlewick

Review Posted Online: May 19, 2010

Kirkus Reviews Issue: Sept. 15, 1997

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CHILDREN'S GENERAL CHILDREN'S

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DWARF NOSE
by Wilhelm Hauff & translated by Anthea Bell & illustrated by Lisbeth Zwerger

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SLIPPERY BABIES

YOUNG FROGS, TOADS, AND SALAMANDERS

by Johnston & Judy Cutchins ‧ RELEASE DATE: Aug. 14, 1991

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A visually appealing, informative companion to Scaly Babies: Reptiles Growing Up (1988) describes the life cycles of five amphibians, including salamanders, frogs, and toads. Johnston stresses the environmental importance of the more than 4,000 amphibian species and their role in nature's balance. Known for their thin, moist skin, most live on land but return to the water to lay their jellylike eggs. Color photos of the vivid red poison dart frog and strands of toad eggs, like long stands of black pearls, are especially intriguing. Scientific names, size, and range not included. Glossary; index. (Nonfiction. 10-12)

Pub Date: Aug. 14, 1991

ISBN: 0-688-09605-0

Page Count: 48

Publisher: Morrow/HarperCollins

Review Posted Online: May 19, 2010

Kirkus Reviews Issue: July 1, 1991

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CHILDREN'S GENERAL CHILDREN'S

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PARENTING PAPAS
by Judy Cutchins & illustrated by Johnston

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AFRICAN ELEPHANTS

GIANTS OF THE LAND

by Dorothy Hinshaw Patent & photographed by Oria Douglas-Hamilton ‧ RELEASE DATE: Dec. 15, 1991

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A close look at the life and habitat of these ancient, seriously endangered animals. Patent describes the two kinds of African elephants (savanna and forest), then reports on recent efforts to save elephants endangered by poaching and habitat destruction. The color photos on every page are appealing, though some are dark or muddy, while careless captioning limits their usefulness (e.g., in the captions both kinds of elephants are simply ``elephants,'' leaving readers to ponder which is shown). Useful information on a high-interest topic, but a lesser effort from this prolific science writer. Index. (Nonfiction. 10-12)