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Publisher: Sylvan Dell Publishing
Author: Valarie Giogas
Illustrator: Katherine Zecca

List Price: Hardcover: $15.95

Ages: 6-8 Years

Reviewed By: Virginia Jones

Children are fascinated by the out-of-doors. I love to take our little ones into the backyard, just to sit and see what we can see. Reading In My Backyard together, you'll see a lot!

It's spring, and the baby animals are out and about: one fawn, two porcupines, three squirrels, four raccoons, five bunnies, six moles, and more, on up to ten grasshoppers. (Yes, it's also a counting book.) The illustrations are bright and realistic, accompanied by gently rhyming text written by an author who delights in picking just the right word.

The last few pages of this book are devoted to learning activities, such as facts about the various baby animals (including the correct terminology), animal signs to watch for, how to behave around wild animals, even what to do if you find an injured animal.

The suggested age range for this book is ages 4-8, but younger children will also enjoy counting, finding all the baby animals, and listening to the singsong rhymes.

This book is available in hardcover and paperback in English, and in e-book format in both English and Spanish. Additional material for the book can be found at the Sylvan Dell website, including learning activities, quizzes, and links to related websites.

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Available From: Sylvan Dell

Address: 976 Houston Northcutt Blvd., Suite 3, Mount Pleasant, SC 29464

Phone: 877.958.2600

Website: www.sylvandellpublishing.com

Email:

Other Notes: Paperback ISBN: 978-1934359174, $8.95
Also available in e-book format in Spanish and English.

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Virginia Jones
Virginia Jones hails from a small town in the Midwest, where “Nothing ever happens, thankfully!” Her family’s interests include horseback riding, cross-country skiing, swimming, and—when they can manage to sit still—reading.

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