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The Big Blue Thing on the Hill
The Big Blue Thing on the Hill
Reviewed by: Jan Hamilton - Little Dolphin School, Scarborough, Southern Maine Library District
Review Date: May 28, 2015
Review
Forest residences are not pleased to find a big blue thing (a VW bus) on the top of their hill. In fairy tale fashion the wolves and bears make a racket that goes unheard by the mysterious inhabitants of the big blue thing; the pigs try to push it; and the fox attempt to bury it on Howling Hill. In keeping with forest tradition it is Wisest Old Owl who comes up with a solution employing all the insects.
The text is full of animal sounds, the art work is lavish and the attention to detail all combines to make this a great summer read. "The Big Blue Thing on the Hill" should be combined with "A Camping Spree with Mr. Magee" by Chris Van Dusen for a summer themed story program. Camping families will want to share this one around the campfire.
Overall Book Score: very good
About the Book
Author:
Zommer, Yuval
Illustrator: ,
Illustration Quality: very good
Publisher: Templar Books (Candlewick)
Book Type: picture book fiction
Genre:
Audience: preschool,grades k-3
Binding Type: reinforced trade binding
Binding Quality: good
ISBN: 9780763674038
Price: 16.99