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Little Black Crow

A young boy sitting on a fence post wonders about a little black crow he sees. His questions are wide-ranging as he speculates on everything from the weather and the crow’s family to more serious considerations. “Are you ever afraid of mistakes you’ve made?” Rhyming and repetition create a musical cadence to the boy’s musings, inviting participation in narrative that works its way to the heart of what matters: the little boy’s sense of self and his place in the world. Watercolor and ink illustrations complement this contemplative book. Highly Commended, 2011 Charlotte Zolotow Award ©2011 Cooperative Children's Book Center

Illustrated by Chris Raschka

CCBC Age Recommendation: Ages 4-7
Age Range: PreK-Early Elementary (Ages 4-7)
Format: Picture book
Subjects: Birds (Fiction) Open Endings Stories in Rhyme

Publishers: Atheneum, Richard Jackson Book
Publish Year: 2010
Pages: 32
ISBN: 9780689846014

CCBC Location: Picture Book, Raschka

Little Black Crow