The Secret - Hardcover

George, Lindsay Barrett

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0060295988 ISBN 13: 9780060295981

Publisher: Greenwillow Books, 2005

Synopsis

Can you keep the secret?
Yes?
Can you really?
But what if it is the most exciting,
the very best,
the most
delicious secret
that has ever
been whispered
in
your
ear?

About this title

About the Author:

Lindsay Barrett George is widely recognized for her striking illustrations of animals, birds, and fish in their habitats. She is the author-illustrator of Maggie’s Ball; Alfred Digs; The Secret; Inside Mouse, Outside Mouse; In the Garden: Who’s Been Here?; and four other Who’s Been Here? titles.

Lindsay Barrett George lives in northeastern Pennsylvania with her dog, two cats, and a very handsome duck.

Lindsay Barrett George is widely recognized for her striking illustrations of animals, birds, and fish in their habitats. She is the author-illustrator of Maggie’s Ball; Alfred Digs; The Secret; Inside Mouse, Outside Mouse; In the Garden: Who’s Been Here?; and four other Who’s Been Here? titles.

Lindsay Barrett George lives in northeastern Pennsylvania with her dog, two cats, and a very handsome duck.

From School Library Journal:

PreSchool-Grade 2–Mr. Snail has a secret. His mouse friend promises not to tell, and Mr. Snail whispers it into his ear. The mouse heads straight for the beetle and "squeaks" the secret to it. The beetle "pinches" it to the turtle who "grumbles" it to the fish who "swishes" it to the frog. And so, the secret is passed among several animals and insects until the chipmunk finally "chatters" it to the spider who "clicks" it to Miss Snail. She turns around and whispers to Mr. Snail, "I love you, too!" This story is simple but sweet. George's collages combine natural materials such as flowers and twigs with watercolor cutouts for the creatures. The artwork has an eye-catching, three-dimensional effect. While some of the hues are rather dark, this delightful tale will work well in storytimes and for one-on-one sharing. Children will enjoy identifying the animals and trying to guess Mr. Snail's big secret.–Roxanne Burg, Orange County Public Library, CA
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About this edition

• Publisher: Greenwillow Books
• Publication date: 2005
• ISBN 10: 0060295988
• ISBN 13: 9780060295981
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 32
• Illustrator: George Lindsay Barrett