In the Tall, Tall Grass
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Picture Book · Ages 0–5 · 1991 · Est. 1 min read-aloud

In the Tall, Tall Grass

Written & illustrated by Denise Fleming

Explore a caterpillar's journey through vibrant grass, meeting creatures and hearing nature's sounds.

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32 pages· 61 words· Est. 1 min read-aloud
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Join a fuzzy caterpillar on a sunlit adventure through the tall grass. As he inches along, discover ants, bees, and hip-hopping bunnies, each with their own unique sounds. From the bright midday sun to the twinkling fireflies at night, this enchanting journey reveals the hidden wonders of a backyard world. What surprises await in the tall, tall grass?

"Crunch, munch, caterpillars lunch"

— from the book

From the publisher

If you were a fuzzy caterpillar crawling through the tall, tall grass on a sunny afternoon, what would you see?To find out, just follow the tiny tour guide as he inches his way through the pages of this book. You’ll see ants and bees and birds–hip-hopping bunnies too. You’ll even hear the sounds some of them make.Crunch, munch, caterpillars lunch…Crack, snap, wings flap…Beginning as the sun is high in the sky and ending as fireflies blink and the moon rises above, this backyard tour is one no child will want to miss.Denise Fleming’s In the Tall, Tall Grass has been named: 1992 Boston Globe - Horn Book Award Honor Book for Picture BooksAn ALA Notable BookA School Library Journal Best BookAn American Bookseller Pick of the ListsA Booklist Editors’ Choice

Awards

Boston Globe–Horn Book Honor (1992)
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Format
Paperback
Pages
32
Words
61
Reading age
0–5
Audience
Picture
Themes & topics
Books about animalsBooks about science and natureBooks about environmentBooks about natureBooks about wildlife
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Book details

Publication
Published
March 15, 1995
First published
September 15, 1991
Publisher
Square Fish
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780805039412

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