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Somewhere in the Bayou
An opossum, a rabbit, a squirrel, and a mouse stand at the edge of a river. In front of them is a convenient log they could use to cross the water, but the tip of a large, pointed tail sticks up out of the water next to the log. “That looks like a sneaky tail,” says rabbit. Opossum, certain of how to handle things, tiptoes across the log. “Smack Splash” … Now a rabbit, a squirrel, and a mouse stand at the edge of the river. “That’s a scary tail!” affirms Rabbit. Squirrel raises his paws and bares his teeth and steps out onto the log. “Smack Splash” … A rabbit and a mouse stand at the edge of a river … This sparely told story is a perfect picture book package. Distinctive, uncluttered panel art in muted tones with stylized figures (with incredibly expressive eyes) works in harmony with the patterned text told through speech-bubble dialogue to tell a funny tale with a punchline ending, perfect for reading out loud. ©2022 Cooperative Children’s Book Center
Illustrated by Jarrett Pumphrey, Jerome Pumphrey
CCBC Age Recommendation: Ages 3-7
Age Range:
Babies/Toddlers (birth – 3)
PreK-Early Elementary (Ages 4-7)
Format:
Picture book
Subjects:
Animals (Fiction)
Humor
Patterned text/Repetition
Surprise Endings
Publisher:
Norton
Publish Year: 2022
Pages: 48
ISBN: 9781324015932
CCBC Location: Picture Book, Pumphrey