What Do You Do with a Tail Like This? (Caldecott Honor Book)

Book Description

A nose for digging? Ears for seeing? Eyes that squirt blood? Explore the many amazing things animals can do with their ears, eyes, mouths, noses, feet, and tails in this beautifully illustrated interactive guessing book by Steve Jenkins and Robin Page.

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Great book for interaction!.......2007-10-02

This book is really hands on, and gets lots of talking and questions going with my 3 and 5 yr olds. It's a clever book and we've had a lot of fun with it.

From preschooler to kindergartner to Mommy, everyone loves this book!.......2007-08-21

My family loves this book! Both my sons, ages three and five, enjoy trying to guess which animal this tail, nose, foot, etc., belongs to, and then reading what the animal "does" with it. In the back of the book are more in-depth descriptions of the animals, which we also enjoyed. We ordered this book from Amazon over a year ago, and it is still a top choice when we sit down to read!

My kids love this!.......2007-06-13

Great educational and fun book! My kids' favorite is the horned lizard shooting blood out of his eyes. Lovely collage illustrations too.

Lucky twice.......2007-05-26

It is a good, informative book. Although my 9 years old son seems to be very old for this kind of reading, I still bought it for him because of the book's educational value. Surprise, surprise! - my Big Boy liked the book a lot(!) We now quiz each other about various animals... Another good book that I value a lot for its educational content is Why Some Cats are Rascals, Book 2 by B. Nowiki. I was afraid that in this case my son would to be a "little too little", but he is now reading it and seems to have even more fun... - lucky me, again!

Fascinating animal facts.......2007-05-13

Little known anatomical facts on a number of interesting animals that should entertain inquisitive youngsters.

Tails of Devotion: A Look at the Bond Between People and Their Pets

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Tails of Devotion: A Look at the Bond Between People and Their Pets
Thanks for Such a Great and Generous Show of Love for Animals
Essential Reading For Any Pet Owner
A Wonderful Gift Item
Our 'Book of the Year' Choice!

Tails of Devotion: A Look at the Bond Between People and Their Pets
Emily Scott Pottruck
Manufacturer: Tails of Devotion
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover

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ASIN: 0977063704
Release Date: 2006-03-06

Book Description

TAILS OF DEVOTION A Look At The Bond Between People And Their Pets is a coffee table book of letters and photographs of 58 San Franciscan families and their beloved pets -- a visual and profound testimony to the very special relationship between pets and their families. The book presents an interesting dialogue between owner and pet, and vice-versa, through a series of letters that answer the question: "If you and your animals could communicate via paper, what would you say to each other?"

Amy Tan writes a very personal foreword detailing her relationship with her animals as well as an ode to our pets. Luminaries such as Robin Williams, Isabel Allende, Peter Coyote, Ronnie Lott, Mickey Hart, Michael Chabon, Ayelet Waldman, Orlando Cepeda, Michael Tilson Thomas and Stephan Jenkins open the doors to their home life because of their love of animals and desire to help others who care about the animals.

The humans may vary, the non-humans may vary, the handwritten notes may vary but the message is clear - we love our animals, they are members of our family.

And, outside of the family unit, we have found that these animals are uniters of people not dividers. Anyone who has ever had a family pet will find kindred spirits in the letters and photos.

100% of the gross proceeds from TAILS will go to The San Francisco SPCA, the Friends of San Francisco Animal Care and Control, PAWS (Pets are Wonderful Support), Pets Unlimited and Rocket Dog Rescue. Each of these non-profit organizations is profiled in the book with their mission and work.

Customer Reviews:

Tails of Devotion: A Look at the Bond Between People and Their Pets .......2007-09-24

It's a fun book to have - a coffeetable book. I purchased it as a holiday present. I may end of keeping it and purchase another for the holidays!

Thanks for Such a Great and Generous Show of Love for Animals.......2007-04-03

I just ordered this book after seeing Emily Scott Pottruck being interviewed on a local TV news program. I also ordered copies for two friends who I share a special bond with as we volunteered at the Michigan Humane Society together. I understand that some people think too much attention is given to animals when there is so much human suffering in the world. To them I would say that our pets give us unconditional love, which is a very rare gift. My 26 year old son died suddenly in June of '06 and I know I could not have made it this far without the companionship of my beloved beagle, Piccolo. She always senses my moods and is ready to give me extra cuddles whenever I need them. I think I am a kinder, stronger, and better person because of her.

Essential Reading For Any Pet Owner.......2007-01-30

Tails of Devotion is more than just a coffee table book. This book does what few books on animals manage to do, which is to attempt to raise the level of human consciousness about the necessity for relationships with companion animals and the sacredness of those bonds. At a time when companion animals are still largely regarded as "property" by many, this book will add to the growing understanding of the need to treat companion animals as valued members of our extended human family.

Karen Leslie, Executive Director, The Pet Fund

A Wonderful Gift Item.......2007-01-19

I gave this book as a gift to a friend who is a true animal lover. She absolutely fell in love with the book. Some beautiful stories of people and their love for their animals. Highly recommended!

Our 'Book of the Year' Choice!.......2006-12-21

Emily Scott Pottruck brings the unique relationship that exists between pets and their people to glorious life in this beautifully written and illustrated book. 'Tails of Devotion' proves that the love which is shared between people and their pets crosses all social boundaries, and unites us all in a way that few other loves could ever accomplish.

The life-affirming story of Elizabeth, a homeless woman living in the Bay Area along with her faithful companion, Hero, alone is worth the price of this lovely book!

In addition, Emily Scott Pottruck is generously donating 100% of the proceeds from 'Tails of Devotion' to non-profit animal welfare groups! So, along with receiving this beautiful book (which you will treasure for years to come!), you will also have the wonderful feeling that comes with knowing that your purchase has enabled animal welfare organizations to continue their work to help less fortunate animals.

'Tails of Devotion' will make a wonderful gift for anyone who has ever known the joy of loving ... and being loved by ... a beloved animal companion.

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Best book ever for Toddlers
Hold your TAILS high!
A visual and tactile treat!
Great for toddlers
great book

Tails
Matthew Van Fleet
Manufacturer: Red Wagon Books
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Board book

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ASIN: 0152167730

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The most fascinating part of an animal, in the minds of many young children, is the tail. Not only do kids lack such appendages, they've been told that, as tempting as they are to yank on, tails are not to be touched. Fortunately, this charming, texture-rich board book (with patches of real fake fur!) is the next best thing. A vast menagerie of cartoonish critters play and scamper around the pages of Matthew Van Fleet's Tails sporting tails of all types: bumpy alligator tails, fuzzy tiger tails, and even slightly stinky scratch-and-sniff skunk tails. Children can pull the tabs to make some of the tails wag or swish. The story line is minimal, as animals lounge about playing with one another and generally having good-natured fun. Catchy rhyming verse ("Tails fluffy, tails stringy, scaled tails strong and clingy. Tails long. Tails stumpy, pulling tails makes snoozers grumpy") keeps the action moving along and encourages young readers eager to turn the page. Shoddy construction can often spell doom for lift-the-flap and touch-and-feel children's books but Tails is every bit as well-designed as it is well-written and illustrated. (Preschool) --John Moe

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Tails are irresistible to toddlers--though most are beyond the reach of small hands. But now there's reason for tail fans everywhere to rejoice: a colorful collection of tails created just for those eager toddlers to tug, pat, and even scratch and sniff!
Matthew Van Fleet's lovable menagerie features furry tails, spiny tails, shiny tails, and tails that wag--all designed to inspire and withstand hours of interactive play. While pulling tabs and opening gatefolds, those tail tuggers can also learn to count from one to ten. Tails is so full of action and fun that even parents will revel in repeated readings.

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Best book ever for Toddlers.......2007-06-15

Perfect gift for first birthdays! My daughters favorite book and now my nieces favorite too as I bought it for her birthday. Also just bought it for my nephew. Highly recommended!!! nice and sturdy too, my daughters has held up well.

Hold your TAILS high!.......2007-06-09

Everyone and I do mean everyone has loved this book. The colors are vivid and the textures are as close as possible to the real thing! My four month old granddaughter looked where she was guided by a helpful Grammpa and seemed to real like the peacock tail. I would recommend this book as a partner to DOG!

A visual and tactile treat!.......2007-03-13

This book is full of discoveries for my 14 month old son. He loves the peacock tail in particular with its rich blue color and crinkly paper texture. It is fun to turn each page and discover a new texture/color/ interesting tail and fun to pull the tabs that make the tails wag and make sleepy animals wake up grumpy. I like books that are interactive in some way or the other and this definitely gives us that with all the touching and opening flaps and pulling tabs. I purchased this book because of the rave reviews other people gave it and I am definitely pleased with my purchase. The illustrations are bright and engaging. My son spends a lot of time looking and touching when he "reads" this book.

Great for toddlers.......2007-03-12

This is a great book and very sturdy. My son has repeatedly TRIED to bend, pull out, and tear some of the movable tails and because it is so sturdy, the book remains still intact. It keeps my active son engaged and he loves to have it read to him again and again. He loves the fuzzy and rough materials and doesn't seem to mind the stinky scratch and sniff page. I have bought three more copies of this book as birthday presents. A great addition for your book shelf.

great book.......2007-03-03

This book is great, Vibrant colors with pictures any kid would love, Its not as flimsy or as easy to rip as the other fabric(touch and feal) books i've come cross. By far one of my favs.

Stupid Stupid Rat-Tails (Bone Book) (Bone Book)

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Silly and fun
A good tall-tale
Partially Disappointed
Anything Bone is worthy, but Bone is worthier.
This Book for Fans' Eyes Only

Stupid Stupid Rat-Tails (Bone Book) (Bone Book)
Jeff Smith
Manufacturer: Cartoon Books
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ASIN: 1888963069

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Cartoon Books announces the release of the Stupid, Stupid Rat Tails graphic novel featuring the work of Jeff Smith, Tom Sniegoski and Stan Sakai. This 104-page trade paperback includes the compilation of The Adventures of Big Johnson Bone, Frontier Hero which was released as a three-part mini-series by Cartoon Books. Discover every hilarious twist and turn of the fast-paced story of Big Johnson Bone and his adventures in the valley. Find out why the rat creatures in BONE no longer wear their tails long. In addition, this volume will include the compilation of Riblet, a back up story initially released in five parts through the BONE series. The rat creatures meet their match in this fun-filled romp written by Tom Sniegoski and illustrated by 1999 Eisner Award winner Stan Sakai.

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Silly and fun.......2007-10-02

I've loved all the Bone stuff I've read so far, and this volume makes a great digression from the main storyline. It's extremely humorous, and very creative. Bone fans ought to read it, and those new to Smith's work might enjoy it as well.

A good tall-tale.......2007-08-17

I read "Stupid Stupid Rat-Tails" before I read the original "Bone" series (I randomly grabbed it off the public library book shelf and hadn't really heard of Bone yet) - so maybe this makes me a little less harsh in my review of the book. I think SSRT is a nice, quick, tall-tale of a story with a fun adventure, and humerous characters and dialogue. It wasn't meant to be an epic like the main series "Bone", just a quick romp to fill us in on a bit of history of the rat creatures.

Being that it is a prequel-esque story, no previous knowlege of the Bone series is required. And long-time Bone fans should be aware that when you boil it down this book has very little connection to the larger "Bone" story other than Big Bone Johnson and the rat creatures themselves; I don't think it was meant to be any kind of lead-in to the Bone series.

Anyway, good rainy-day read when you need a chuckle or two. :D

Partially Disappointed.......2007-02-19

I wish you could rate each story rather than the book as a whole. That said, the first story that Jeff Smith illustrated was excellent. It was witty, had roots with the main bone comic books, and very enjoyable. However, the second story was horrid. I have never read a comic that was so god awful! I honestly felt like my IQ had dropped about 10 points just by reading the dang thing.

I would NOT recommend buying this book because of the second story. It pains me to say that too, because the first story is really good, but not good enough to fork out 15 bucks for a few pages.

Anything Bone is worthy, but Bone is worthier........2005-11-16

Jeff Smith, Stupid, Stupid Rat-Tails (Cartoon Books, 2000)

Yes, folks, it's Bone: The Prequel! Here we have the story of Big Johnson Bone, explorer by trade and founder of Boneville, and (obliquely) how he came to do so. This, as to be expected if you've read the Bone saga (and if you haven't, what on Earth are you waiting for?), involves a lot of cute baby animals, a dragon or two, and a large, incredibly stupid army of rat creatures. It's chock full of the same kind of stuff that makes Bone such a treasure.

Also added, for your reading enjoyment, is a Riblet comic. Set in the same world as the Bone stories (i.e., a world inhabited by stupid, stupid rat creatures), the Riblet stories are concerned with, no surprise here, Riblet, a baby boar. In this tale, Riblet has been kidnapped by a couple of rat creatures with a taste for pork, and must escape. Which is somewhat difficult, if you're not actually smart enough to realize you've been kidnapped.

Everything that comes out of Cartoon Books is worth reading. You want it all. I'd suggest starting with some of the earlier Bone stories before this, but you will eventually get around to it. Trust me. ****

This Book for Fans' Eyes Only.......2005-10-11

This volume will serve better as a treat for fans than as an entry-level series for those unfamiliar with Bone.

Two stories are contained in this one volume. The first features an adventure of "Big" Johnson Bone, founder of Boneville and ancestor of the three Bones from the original series. Jeff Smith's artwork is up to its usual beautiful standards and Tom Sniegoski's writing gives Smith plenty of opportunity to exhibit his predilection for adorable baby animals and hare-brained adventure. The story is a self-conscious "tall tale" depicting Big Johnson as a self-aggrandizing pioneer with a tendency to get in and out of dire situations. The story is nothing new and lacks the depth (and length) of the original Bone, but that is to be expected. No one can write rat creature dialogue quite like Smith, but the rats are still humorous. Less funny and even annoying is the uptight talking monkey, Mr. Pip, who serves little purpose to the storyline and never quite lives up to his intended role of comic sidekick.

The other story, "Riblet," features the writing of Sniegoski and the art of Stan Sakai. Related to Bone by the presence of talking animals and stupid rat creatures, the story follows the rats' unfortunate run-in with a sadistic baby boar. The antics that ensue are reminiscent of Woody Woodpecker cartoons and, like Woody, may annoy readers who find inflicting injury on others less than funny.

Bone fans hungry for more will likely enjoy Stupid, Stupid Rat-Tails, but the neophyte may walk away underwhelmed and not overly interested in pursuing Bone further.

The Home Spa Book for Dogs: Nose to Tail Treatments to Soothe the Soul and Age-Proof Your Canine Companion

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Everything you need to know about pampering your pet
I expected more
To All Dog Parents - A Must Read!

The Home Spa Book for Dogs: Nose to Tail Treatments to Soothe the Soul and Age-Proof Your Canine Companion
Jennifer Cermak
Manufacturer: Quarry Books
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 1592531733

Book Description

Are you giving your dog the treatment he or she needs? Dogs are like people because they too can become stressed and fatigued or experience poor health conditions due to lack of attention and care for their needs. Now, here is a guide where you can find all the tips and tricks for better canine health and grooming.

In this fun, informative handbook, you can easily learn how to treat your pet as well as you should. From tips on grooming, massage, and even canine yoga, The Home Spa Book for Dogs instructs you in the many ways of keeping your dog healthy and happy. In learning the simple techniques of complete canine care, your own home will double as a canine-care retreat. Not only will you save money in vet bills and grooming but, more importantly, you will have more one on one time with your dog--who will thank you for that.

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Everything you need to know about pampering your pet.......2007-07-03

This book makes me want to open up my own pet spa. Good information and wonderful ways you can spoil your pooch.

I expected more.......2007-04-01

Even though this book had "Search Inside" option and I checked it, I thought it would provide more info for our fur baby.

To All Dog Parents - A Must Read!.......2007-03-20

If you're a SERIOUS dog parent (and by that I mean you have no human children or you totally love your canine to death) this book is for YOU! I collect Dog books, Dog magazines and this had information I had never found in other Dog books. It was very informative and user friendly. You could easily read this book in less than a week. Doesn't your furbaby deserve the best?!? I think so!
A MUST READ!

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Bow wow wow!

Wag a Tail
Lois Ehlert
Manufacturer: Harcourt Children's Books
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover

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ASIN: 0152058435

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In this exuberant new picture book, Lois Ehlert takes us on a trip to the farmers market with a group of friendly, furry, and (mostly) well-behaved pups. And when the shopping's done, the gang heads to the dog park for some serious playing.

Readers will be wowed by the gorgeous collage illustrations, subtle counting elements, jaunty text, and--best of all--dogs galore!

Includes a spread that features pictures, names, and traits of all the dogs, so children can go back and follow their favorites throughout the story.

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Bow wow wow!.......2007-04-25

It's not often I review a book for the world's littlest listeners, but Ehlert's "Wag a Tail" took hold of my imagination and wouldn't let go.

As fitting for a 1-to 3-year-old audience, "Wag a Tail" doesn't suffer from too much plot. In fact, nothing much actually happens. Dogs go to the market. They proclaim "We are cool." They break some rules. They "never drool." At the end of the "story," they frolic in a dog park, outdoing one another with silly dog tricks.

So what's so special about "Wag a Tail," then? The illustrations. They are vibrant, stunning, and child-friendly. Ehlert uses fuzzy felt-like collage to create her dogs and their passive, non-speaking people. She chose deep, jewel-like colors on a background of green; color choices unique in the preschool market. When I read this aloud to a six-year-old, he kept touching the pages, saying "this book looks like it should be lumpy." It sure does.

Ehlert's dogs, though created from pieces of felt and bits of button, are lifelike and recognizable. (All sixteen dogs are afforded a short bio on the inside back cover. My favorite is Lucky, the Scottish Terrier.) The dogs are mischievous , brazen, and ready for fun. Any toddler would approve.

"Wag a Tail" is the type of book you'll catch your toddler browsing through (maybe upside down?) on her own in a corner. Don't miss it. "Bow wow wow."

Tails Are Not for Pulling (Best Behavior)

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Great Toddler book
We enjoy this book
It's fine, it's basic
Great book for animal-lovers with kids in their lives

Tails Are Not for Pulling (Best Behavior)
Elizabeth Verdick
Manufacturer: Free Spirit Publishing
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Binding: Board book

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ASIN: 1575421801

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Elizabeth Verdick. Illustrated by Marieka Heinlen. If pets could talk, what would they say? Maybe 'Fur is for petting, backs are for scratching, noses are for nuzzling . . . and tails are not for pulling!" Toddlers and pets belong together as long as toddlers don't chase, grab, squeeze, yank, and tease. In simple words and delightful illustrations, this book teaches the basics of kindness to animals: careful handling, awareness, safety, and respect. It also includes helpful tips for parents and caregivers. 24 pages, illustrated, board book, full-color, 7" x 7".

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Great Toddler book.......2007-01-12

Great gift for families with pets. Many other books like this for toddlers.

We enjoy this book.......2007-01-10

Really nice book to teach little ones about their pets. It has a great section at the end with advice for parents.

It's fine, it's basic.......2007-01-03

I'm not sure why, but I expected a little more from this book. The messages are there -- very basic stuff. Unfortunately, it didn't hold the attention for either of my toddlers. Cute graphics, though.

Great book for animal-lovers with kids in their lives.......2006-06-16

Wow! This book is a great, easy-to-read way to start teaching respect for animals to children. My son didn't understand that his chasing the cat or teasing the dog were not OK, and that animals have feelings, too, until we read this book together. Now the title is a slogan we use around the house to remind him to be nice to our pets. He loves the detailed illustrations - there are surprises on every page - and we love the easy language to read together. This is a great book for teaching children how to love and respect - and understand - animals better.

Why Epossumondas Has No Hair on His Tail

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Cute New Story for Young Readers
cute story

Why Epossumondas Has No Hair on His Tail
Coleen Salley
Manufacturer: Harcourt Children's Books
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Binding: Hardcover

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ASIN: 0152049355

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Epossumondas has a very important question: "Mama, why don't I have hair on my tail?"

And wouldn't you know it, Mama can tell him exactly why possum tails are all pink and naked and funny looking. Her story's a doozy! It goes way back to Epossumondas's great-great-grandpa, Papapossum. When hungry Papapossum and his growly ol' stomach meet up with wily Hare, cranky Bear, and a persimmon tree . . . well, it's one hair-raisin' adventure!

Renowned storyteller Coleen Salley and Caldecott Honor illustrator Janet Stevens team up again, drawing on the Uncle Remus tradition and their own wild imaginations to expose a hilarious--and important!--moment in possum history.

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Cute New Story for Young Readers.......2004-10-06

Young Epossumondas isn't like many other opossums his age. For he lives with his so-called mama, who is a human, not an opossum like himself. And he doesn't live in a tree, but rather in a big, comfy couch. One day, little Epossumondas is sitting on the porch when Skunk goes by. Epossumondas notices Skunk's gorgeous, furry, black and white tail, and is immediately intrigued. Soon he is thinking about everyone's tail, including the tails of fox, and rabbit. Then he looks at his own tail. It's not fluffy, or bushy, or even powder-puffy. It's just pink and naked. So Epossumondas asks his mama, and she explains the story of Papapossum, and how opossums everywhere have tails just like his own, thanks to what Papapossum did years ago when he was trying to soothe his growling tummy.

Coleen Salley has created an absolutely adorable new children's book that will be loved by all. Epossumondas is a cute character, who is inquisitive, and intelligent, and mama is a caring, sweet old lady, who loves to tell him stories. Salley's story revolving around Papapossum is well-done, and will captivate young children. While Janet Stevens' amazing illustrations will keep their attention for hours after the book is read and finished. A wonderful new fiction book for children that will be loved by even adults.

Erika Sorocco
Book Review Columnist for The Community Bugle Newspaper

cute story.......2004-09-22

Epossumondas is a baby possom whom lives with his "mama". His mama happens to be a sweet old lady! One day Epossumondas is in the yard and he sees his frind Skumk. He notices how Skunk has a big thik fur covered black and white tail. They he starts to thik about all types of animal tails. He asks his mother why he doesn't have any fur on his tail. His mother tells him a story that you will just have to read about to believe.

The best part of the book was the colorful illustrations. The possom wearing a diaper was really funny and cute. The "mama" to the possom is wearing bright colorful clothing nd a funny hat. Children will have lots to look at while someone reads them this book.

This would make a great read aloud during an aniaml unit. It will open the floor for discussions on the various type of animals in the world. Teachers could use this to get students to like of animals and all the ways the are alike and maybe even the same in lots of ways.

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Our new favorite classic!!!
A tall tale with incredible pictures!
Wonderful

Tale of a Tail
Judit Z. Bodnar
Manufacturer: Lothrop, Lee and Shepard Books
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More than anything else in the world -- more than tender biddies from the hen house, more than juicy red rasberries in the summertime -- Fox loves to eat fish. But Bear has a hunger for fish as well, and he wants to share in his neighbor's catch.

Fox, like all his kin, is not only greedy, he is clever. On the spur of the moment, he comes up with a scheme tjat wo;; surely rid him of his blumbling bear.

Or will it?

00-01 Arkansas Diamond Primary Book Award Reading List and 00-01 Young Hoosier Book Award Masterlist (Grds K-3)

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Our new favorite classic!!!.......2002-02-05

I was delighted to discover this book while volunteering at my son's school library. After renewing Tale of a Tail from the library twice, I decided we needed to own it for our own home collection.

This story is new to those of us in the West, but it has all the elements of a classic (and is, in fact, an old Hungarian fable.) The story of Tale of a Tail has a wonderful and surprising twist that makes it an enjoyable read for parents as well as children. The artwork in the illustrations is gorgeous; I am surprised this book did not win a Caldecott award.

This book earns the highest recommendation of our family!!!

A tall tale with incredible pictures!.......2001-07-26

Judit Bodnar's rollicking tale of tables turned & turned again, in a funny & Aesopian tall tale, is wonderfully endowed by John Sandford's awesome artistry of life in an amazingly enchanted forest!

Fox is a quick witted creature & soon catches himself a basketful of trout. Just as he's about to dig in to his huge supper, he hears a knocking at his door. It's Bear, drawn to his friend's home by the lovely fishy smell.

Fox is not a polite neighbor & tells Bear to take a hike & when Bear persists, Fox thinks to give him a hard time by telling him how to fish for his own supper.

Bear, being a bit of a bumbler, takes Fox's lesson to heart & sits for one miserably cold winter night with his tale stuck in a lake.

In the morning, without catching one fish, Bear decides to go home. When he stands up he finds his tale frozen to the lake. With a mighty heave Bear pulls the whole lake out & staggers away, muttering at his Foxy friend.

Naturally, the lake melts & Bear gets his own feast, beyond Fox's imaginings!

A wonderful book to be read & re-read for the story & for the pictures!

Wonderful.......2001-03-20

My son was read this book in school and absolutely loved it! He's 7 years old and begged me for a copy of his own. He can't wait to receive it.

The Spooky Tail of Prewitt Peacock (Sandpiper Books)

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Bill Peet charms again!

The Spooky Tail of Prewitt Peacock (Sandpiper Books)
Bill Peet
Manufacturer: Houghton Mifflin
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Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 0395281598

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The other peacocks want Prewitt to move away, then they discover the benefits of his ferocious-looking tail.

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Bill Peet charms again!.......2003-02-28

If you have yet to become acquainted with Bill Peet books, you're in for a treat! His vibrantly colorful illustrations are fantastic and his stories very engaging. I remember as a child how my imagination would run and frolick around in his wonderful stories and pictures.

Prewitt Peacock's story is no exception. It's a tale of a... well... a tail. Prewitt's tail is different from the other peacocks' tails, and he's subsequently an outcast. His tail isn't quite what it seems, however, and what was once his weakness becomes his greatest strength. Without being melodramatic, Bill Peet's story can teach a child that it's OK to be different - what sets you apart can make you special, too!

This book comes highly recommended for all kids (and their parents)!

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