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Deep in the woods, animal mothers reassure their little ones of the many ways they are loved. And in a log cabin, a child hears the special way he (or she) is loved. Endearing artwork captures all the tenderness between parent and child. ... Read more

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"Do you love me mama?"
My Three year old daughter loves this beautiful book, especially the "Do you love me mama?" line. She asks questions about the mama and its baby and why they look alike and how they differ. This is now my favorite book to read to my daughter when putting her to bed. This is a must own book!!!

Heartwarming Book
Within 2 weeks of reading this book, my daughter knows the catch phrase, I love you forever, and ever, and always. It is heartwarming to have her sit in your lap and read along about the "wild creatures" and their offspring. I really enjoy this book especially because my daughter calls me Mama, and there aren't many books that refer to the mother by that term! So, it's especially dear to me!

I love this book!
I read this book almost every night to my 7 week old daughter ... . I bought it from the bookstore and it is a favorite. The book is very melodic when read aloud and lulls my littleone to sleep. What a wonderful book!

"Must Read" lists should include this book
This is a book that no toddler's shelve should be without.

The text echoes the love of mothers for their children in nature and at home. The gentle watercolors and soothing text are perfect for bed time or quiet time. The message that love and natural order are the way things should be is reassuring to little ones (and to their parents).

This book always accompanies my first birthday presents to my friends' little ones.

A Bedtime Must Have
Our daughter has loved this book since the very first time we read it to her when she was about 10 months. It is a last-thing-at-night ritual now and she won't let us miss it. She even "reads" it to her dollies and stuffed animals in her crib. The gentle story and charming illustrations are what make this book so special. It makes a super baby shower gift, too! ... Read more

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small error
As a children's library clerk, I see many such books in the course of my work. This is a lovely picture book; however, one thing bothers me: the baby fox is repeatedly referred to, both in the blurb and the actual text, as a 'fox cub'. Baby foxes are not cubs. They are kits. I hope this will be corrected in later editions. ... Read more

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An anxious mother duck leads her brood around the pond as she searches for one missing duckling. ... Read more

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Absolutely Enchanting. Deserves it's award
This book is filled with lovely pictures of a mother duck as she searches for her baby who wandered off.

The pictures are wonderful. The few repetitive words there are encourage my child to 'read' the book. He also loves finding the duck on every page.

I wish I could find more books like this one- simple, gorgeous pictures, a nice story with a happy ending, a lot of opportunity for other activities while you read. We find the missing duck, count the ducklings, look at the pretty colors, look for other animals and more.

A few words, and a search.
This book is about a mother duck that cannot find one of her ducklings. She goes around asking the other denizens of the pond if they have seen it. The fun thing is that, if you look, you will find where the duckling is.

There are few words in this book, so be aware of the reading level (baby-preschool). However, the artwork is very well done, and the fun of having the little reader find the missing duckling on each page makes the whole thing worthwhile.

A must for your child's bookshelf!
This beautiful book is loved by all children. It is very simple and beautifully illustrated. The little duckling is always nearby. Your children can help find him on each page. An absolute delight. Highly recommended!

Great to develop observation skills of toddlers.
My 2 year-old loves this book. We borrowed it from the army library and now we have to buy it. My daughter loves to search for the missing duckling on each page.

Excellent reading fun with my babies.
Nancy is my cousin. So I am somewhat biased in my opinion. But I must say that I have passed this book on to all 13 of my step-grandchildren and every preschool teacher I have known. It is excellent group reading, as the children get so excited when they see the duckling and Mommy Duck doesn't. Thanks Nancy for the legacy. ... Read more

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Here is a beautiful and unique picture book in turn-around format about the concept of day and night. Open the book, and the sun rises to reveal blue skies, crowded barnyards, and bustling streets. Turn the book over, and the moon comes up to the hush of night with its bright stars, hooting owls, and sleeping children. Young audiences will delight in the experience of going from morning to night -- and back again -- in this stunning creation from the Caldecott Honor -- winning author-artist of Have You Seen My Duckling? ... Read more

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We like this book
My four-year-old loves this imaginative book, and so do his father and I. We are fond of Nancy Tafuri's style of illustration and have some of her other books, all of which we enjoy. I think flipping the book over to read about the sun/moon fascinates our son. The comparison of what goes on in the daytime and nighttime stimulates imagining of what our "daytime" places are like at night. The book is short and simple, but sometimes that's what we want -- especially when we want a short bedtime book! Overall, this book is pleasant and soothing, not spectacular but attractive, fun, and definitely worth reading.

Just ok
I thought this book was rather pricy for such a short book. Each page contains only 1 sentance and the art work was just ok. It didn't capture my childs attention at all. The idea was good but the story lacked any climax. It was nothing to get excited about. The only high point in this book was the price.

Keeps the interest of the Children!
This book was read in my class, by me to 4 and 5 year olds. They liked the large size and colorful pictures. When the book is over, just flip it over and find out what the moon sees. Two books in one! A great deal. ... Read more

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Early one morning, Goose sets out to make a nest. Honk! The first place Goose finds looks nice and warm. But "Silly Little Goose!" That pen is for the pigs! Then Goose finds someplace nice and soft, a rag box in the tool shed. But "Silly Little Goose!" Th ... Read more

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Charming story for pre-schoolers & kindergarteners
My 6 year old and 3 1/2 year old love this story. They got it for Easter last year, and we have read it many times. They love to see the silly places the goose chooses for her nest. The illustrations are appealing--a nice Easter basket story! ... Read more

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A hen and her chicks -; with the help of a duck and her ducklings -; find a way to put their bad dreams behind them!

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Always charmed
I must've read this book a hundred times to my children and I was warmed and charmed 100 times. Simple, gentle, and way cool illustrations. A winner. ... Read more

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Billy is a big boy who can do all sorts of things by himself. And when his parents tell him he is growing bigger every day, he starts to imagine what it would be like to be the biggest boy in the world. ... Read more

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A charming friendship story, brimming with the emotions of childhood ... and easy to read, too!By Caldecott Honor winner Nancy Tafuri. ... Read more

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I LOVE this sweet little story!
I've been reading this book to my daughter for years (she's 4 now). It's a simple story, beautifully illustrated that touches on shyness, friendship and helping others.

A Very Lovely Story.
Our 22 month old daughter loved the book the moment we read it. This is a wonderful story about a rabbit offering to help a bird hide away from the rain and becoming a good friend. We re-read it 5 times in the first sitting and this book continues to be a staple bedtime read.

Will you be my friend: A Bunny and a Bird Story.
This is a darling story of how a bunny and bird become friends. The pictures are soft and look like water colors. I have read this book to my preschool children (4-5 year olds) and they loved it! It is a great story to introduce spring, or reinforce friendship and helping. It is a wonderful story and I recommed it highly. ... Read more

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good for teaching ESL
Each sentence in the text consists of a noun and a predicate verb in the past tense.
This is a simple pattern for students of English as a second language to follow.
Furthermore, this is a valuable book for a lesson on the past tense. ... Read more

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One afternoon, Mama is teaching her three Little Bears how to fish.In a forest full of surprises, the cubs are too curious to stay in one place for very long! Every rock and tree offers a new, exciting discovery.Yet no matter where they wander, they are never too far from their Mama¹s watchful eye.Nancy Tafuri¹s trademark watercolor style creates a playful, gentle world for this minimally-worded story of early independence and loving reassurance. ... Read more

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This barnyard tour will have its audience crowing with delight as they study the big, bold paintings of the animals and birds. "An ideal book for the beginning reader to entertain a younger sibling in a game they'll both enjoy. A natural for toddler story-hour collections."--Horn Book. ... Read more

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Childhood Memories
I read this book nonstop as a small child. It was my favorite book and I checked it out of the library and renewed it every single time for two years at least. I don't know why I liked it so much but I do know this book is amazing. I am fifteen years old and I think this book is wonderful for childhood development. I wish it wasn't out of print. ... Read more

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Just right for toddlers, an appealing book in which each action propels the next, from a farmer kissing his wife, who then pats the dog, to a cat, a mouse, geese, and a donkey....There's a lot to discover and discuss in these expansive, beautifully observed illustrations. ... Read more

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My baby daughter loved it!
We initially chose this book at the library because it had wonderful drawings of farm animals, especially dogs and cats, and a nice rhythm. But my 16-month-old daughter wouldn't let us put the book back on the shelf after reading it so we checked it out. We've since returned the book to the library, but she loved it so much - endlessly turning the pages and babbling to the animals pictured on them - that I had to buy her her own copy! ... Read more

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Wordless book to awaken some imagination
Children as young as two may enjoy this book.It's the story of a little boy and his cat who fall asleep and enter a dream jungle world.A goodchoice to read with your little two to three year-olds as they begin tohave real dreams themselves.Older children would also enjoy this book forTafuri's colorful illustrations.

Wonderful wordless book
My daughter loves to read this book before bedtime.Because there are no words, it requires a little creativity from the reader, but that is the funof it.Tafuri's illustrations of the jungle scenes are wonderful and thestoryline captures any young dreamer's imagination. ... Read more

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Pure Sweetness
The pictures are bold and capture little attentions right away! We find something new to point out all the time. We checked this book out from the library and fell in love. Santa then gave it to her in exchange for the cookies she baked him. It really helped my 3 year old understand the days involved until Christmas. It also gave me some ideas on traditions we could start as we wait those long 25 days!! ... Read more