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Old Manhattan has Some Farms E-I-E-I-Grow
Old Manhattan has Some Farms E-I-E-I-Grow
Reviewed by: Jan Hamilton - Little Dolphin School, Scarborough, Southern Maine Library District
Review Date: November 21, 2014
Review
Old McDonald would be honored to know his song has yet again been revised and used to amuse children.
This picture book was obviously well thought out right down to the number of syllables needed to make a city name fit the music score. Recognizable city landmarks set a backdrop for salad fixings and bees growing in compact spaces. Hair and skin tones utilized by the illustrator expresses a refreshing representation of the US. The inclusion of and local animal life adds depth to the title.
Included are a CD of the revised lyrics and a glossary of the garden types entitled green matters.
Overall Book Score: very good
About the Book
Author:
Lendroth, Susan
Illustrator: Endle, Kate
Illustration Quality: very good
Publisher: Charlesbridge
Book Type: picture book fiction
Genre: realistic fiction
Audience: preschool, grades k-3
Binding Type: library binding
Binding Quality: good
ISBN: 9781580895729
Price: 16.95