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Little Clam
CCBC Review:
At bedtime, a mother and her small child engage in storytelling and imaginary play, providing a frame for this story-within-a-story about a little clam who must protect himself from the threat of predators. Reiser playfully combines the drama of the natural world with a strong narrative pattern to create conflict and build suspense. Young children will identify with the plight of the little clam who must figure out when to take care of himself and when to ask for help in order to survive. The book concludes with the steps for a Little Clam bedtime game that uses a pillow and bedcovers as props. Highly Commended, 1999 Charlotte Zolotow Award ©1999 Cooperative Children's Book Center
Illustrated by Lynn Reiser
CCBC Age Recommendation: Ages 3-6
Age Range:
Babies/Toddlers (birth – 3)
PreK-Early Elementary (Ages 4-7)
Format:
Picture book
Subjects:
Bedtime
Nature/Environment
Patterned text/Repetition
Stories and Storytelling
Publisher:
Greenwillow
Publish Year: 1998
Pages: 32
ISBN: 0688159095
CCBC Location: Picture Book, Reiser
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