Walker Nature Stoeybooks I Love Guinea Pigs

This is a study of guinea-pigs by one of the best-loved children's authors. Each book in this series is written from a very personal viewpoint, mixing facts with feelings, encouraging children to think, feel and imagine as they learn. Editorial Reviews From School Library Journal Grade 1-3?A perky tribute to the furry little creatures with shoe-button eyes. Pleasantly informative tidbits on their history, care, and feeding may well encourage readers to try a guinea pig as a pet. Those who decide to acquire one will want a more in-depth treatment such as Mark Evans's Guinea Pigs (Dorling Kindersley, 1992), but King-Smith's title makes the perfect introduction to the lovable animals. Jeram's line-and-watercolor illustrations transform fuzzy lumps into curious, cuddly, thoroughly engaging creatures. This title is a cheerful, chatty read-aloud that can stand on its own or be linked with units on pets, mammals, rodents, or other series' entries. It's an absolute must for libraries and homes with resident rodents.?Jody McCoy, Casady School, Oklahoma City Copyright 1995 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title. From Booklist Ages 4^-8. Recalling the hundreds of guinea pigs he's kept as pets over the years, King-Smith writes of the history, physical features, behavior, and personalities of the creatures. Best known for humorous novels based on the adventures of animals, King-Smith knows how to hold a nonfiction audience. Whether discussing the way to make a guinea pig fond of you or the pleasure he takes from looking at the apple tree where his favorites, Beach Boy and King Arthur, lie buried, King-Smith knows how to talk without condescension about things that matter to children. Jeram's deft line drawings, brightened with watercolor washes, complement the simple, conversational tone of the text. Carolyn Phelan --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.