Down by the Station
BY WILL HILLENBRAND
HARCOURT, PRESCHOOL - GRADE 2
HARCOURT, PRESCHOOL - GRADE 2
This whimsical interpretation of a familiar song offers preschoolers a ticket to ride on an enjoyable excursion through a children's zoo," PW wrote. Each new animal passenger adds to the cumulative refrain, "building up a symphonic chorus that begs for audience participation.
Reviews
An enjoyable, participatory adventure for the nursery school set, with the music for the song on the last page.
—The Horn Book
Softly shaded but brightly colored, Hillenbrand's mixed media illustrations embrace an abundance of droll detail and gently outline landscapes in which the sky gradually changes from the pink hues of early morning to a glorious blue studded with cotton-candy clouds. All aboard for fun. —Publishers Weekly
This twist on an old favorite combines sunny illustrations, playful humor, and appealing animals, making it a surefire selection for storytime success. —School Library Journal
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