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Raven and river
Record details
- ISBN: 97803161289410 (hc)
- ISBN: 0316128945 (hc)
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Physical Description:
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[28] p. : col. ill. ; 27 cm. - Edition: 1st ed.
- Publisher: Boston : Little, Brown, c1997.
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| Subject: | Ravens -- Juvenile fiction Rivers -- Juvenile fiction Spring -- Juvenile fiction Animals -- Juvenile fiction Alaska -- Juvenile fiction |
Available copies
- 2 of 2 copies available at BC Interlibrary Connect. (Show)
- 1 of 1 copy available at Prince Rupert Library.
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- 0 current holds with 2 total copies.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Holdable? | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prince Rupert Library | JP CARL (Text) | 33294000988568 | Juvenile Picture Books | Volume hold | Available | - |
- Booklist Reviews : Booklist Monthly Selections - #2 May 1997
Ages 4^-8. The animals, beginning with Raven, take note of the subtle changes in the river. Their movements and the noises they make echo the sounds of the river as its winter ice breaks up: "Red squirrel . . . Bright eyes sparkle, / like a river shining. / Chit-chit shimmer / Wake the sleeping River." In a final note, the author talks briefly about living in Alaska, where both Raven and River are a "strong presence." Large, sweeping paintings, full of icy blues and wintry browns, add a majestic note to the simple, poetic text and prominently feature Alaskan animals, such as the bear, beaver, and snowshoe hare. ((Reviewed May 15, 1997)) Copyright 2000 Booklist Reviews - Horn Book Guide Reviews : Horn Book Guide Reviews 1997
Spare, rhythmic text and detailed acrylic illustrations in gray, blue, and brown tones describe the time in the Alaskan spring just before and after a river thaws. As Raven circles and watches, the red squirrel calls ""chit-chit shimmer""; the ruffed grouse beats its wings, ""thum-thum thither""; the beaver ""feels the ice begin to shift,"" ""crick-crack sliver"" until finally the river rushes free. Copyright 1998 Horn Book Guide Reviews - School Library Journal Reviews : SLJ Reviews 1997 April
The beauty and majesty of nature is brought to life in this dramatic, richly descriptive picture book. Bold, realistic views of wildlife blend wonderfully with a lyrical, poetic text. The story follows a raven as it travels along an Alaskan river announcing the arrival of spring across the still-frozen landscape. As the bird flies along, it passes over other woodland creatures, including a squirrel, a bear, and a beaver. Each animal adds its voice to the raven's, asking that the ice covering the river melt and allow for the season's change to begin. The naturalistic acrylic paintings are the perfect complement to the spare, onomatopoetic narrative. One painting shows a close-up of a snowshoe hare bounding forward, directly toward readers. It is a compelling reminder that these are wild animals, not the fluffy, friendly creatures that often inhabit children's picture books. A fine choice for story hours devoted to nature or the seasons. Copyright 1998 School Library Journal Reviews
