Linnea's Almanac - Hardcover

Bjork, Cristina

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 9129591767 ISBN 13: 9789129591767

Publisher: R & S Books, 1989

Synopsis

Linnea records her activities in an almanac whose entries reflect and offer possibilities for indoor and outdoor fun

About this title

From School Library Journal:

Grade 2-5-- Charming Linnea is back from previous appearances in Linnea in Monet's Garden (1987) and Linnea's Windowsill Garden (1988, both Farrar). Here, she and her friends and neighbors study nature month by month. The intent of being simultaneously instructive and entertaining is a tall order, yet Linnea makes learning fun. Altogether, there are more than 30 ideas--from recipes to craft projects to keeping nature records--for readers' delight. Even more impresssive is the book's visual appeal. The watercolor and ink pictures are captivating; the well-planned layout and varying lettering styles are sure to appeal to readers. Because the book is a Swedish import, some objects of nature (e.g. the chaffinch) will be unfamiliar to American readers. Still, this beautiful book deserves to be placed within reach of nature-loving and inquistive children. Sara Midda's In and Out of the Garden (Workman, 1984) is another appealing book that will spur children to make the nature discoveries listed and others of their own. --Amy Adler, Toledo-Lucas County Public Library, OH
Copyright 1990 Reed Business Information, Inc.

From Publishers Weekly:

Linnea, from Linnea in Monet's Garden and Linnea's Windowsill Garden , is back, and she is inspired by the Old Farmer's Almanac to track the growing things in her city world. Month by month, the round-faced girl with stick-straight hair never lacks for activities, whether making flower garlands, identifying birds or creating a Christmas-present collage out of beach debris. She's an urban child who visits with her friends Mr. Bloom and Mr. Brush to get ideas. The information contained here is solid and written in an extremely articulate (and likable) young voice. Photographs are sprinkled throughout, as are Anderson's intricately drawn illustrations. This treasure of a book is a handy reference as well as a delight to read straight through. All ages.
Copyright 1990 Reed Business Information, Inc.

About this edition

• Publisher: R & S Books
• Publication date: 1989
• ISBN 10: 9129591767
• ISBN 13: 9789129591767
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 60
• Illustrator: Anderson Lena