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November 28, 2007

Book of the Week: Orange Pear Apple Bear

Orangepear_2 Who knew a book comprised of just four simple words could be so much fun? Try saying it aloud: this title has a lyrical, song-like quality. British author Emily Gravett is one of our favorite authors of late, and her newest title does not disappoint. In Orange Pear Apple Bear, pastel watercolors illustrate variations on the word groupings. Gravett says the inspiration for this book came from reading Lynne Truss’s Eats, Shoots and Leaves, which promotes proper grammar. I recently shared this book with a group of preschoolers, who delighted in “reading” along with me by using the pictures as clues.

Gravett’s forthcoming picture book, Monkey and Me, is scheduled for US release in March 2008.

View other titles by Emily Gravett: Wolves and Meerkat Mail

Posted at 09:42 AM in Books of the Week - Primary, Emily's posts |