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Baby In a Basket (Picture Puffins)
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MSRP: $5.99
Your Price: $7.49
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Manufacturer: Puffin
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Additional Baby In a Basket (Picture Puffins) Information
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On a wintry night in 1917, Betty, her mother, and her baby sister boarded a giant horse-drawn sleigh in Alaska. From her cozy nest of furs, Betty passed the time singing and watching the graceful animals that ran by. Then there was an accident, but thanks to the kindness of strangers, everyone was safe and sound. This exciting tale, beautifully illustrated in detailed watercolor, is based on a true story.
"Gloria Rand's detailed, dramatic text is well matched by Ted Rand's robustly wintry illustrations." --School Library Journal
* A Picture Puffin
* Full-color illustrations
* 32 pages
* Ages 3-8
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What Customers Say About Baby In a Basket (Picture Puffins):
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The beautifully expressive illustrations assist in the interpretation as they set the story alive. Baby in a Basket is a wonderful picture book for children. Ted Rand's use of color and texture makes you want to run your hand across the pages, and you almost expect to feel more than smoothness. Based on a true story, it is set in Alaska, during the winter months. Beginning at a calm pace, it progresses to an appropriate level of suspense and excitement for a young child. His illustrations are a superb enhancement to a story that ends in celebration. I can't help wondering if it was nominated for the Caldecott Award.
Illustrator Ted Rand adeptly interprets his wife, Gloria's text. The reader journey's with a caring mother on a trip to supply a warmer climate for the three year old Betty and 6 month old Ann. When all are settled into the back of the horse-drawn buckboard the trip begins. The visions one sees and feels as the threesome becomes separated during an accident on the river, are terrifying, exciting and eventually joyous. A must read for all lovers of children's books.
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