Over on a Desert
Over on a Desert

Over on a Desert

Written by Marianne Berkes & illustrated by Jill Dubin
Hardcover
$16.95
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3 - 8
Reading age
32
Page count
AD540L
Lexile measure
Sep 1, 2018
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Learning becomes fun with this counting book about the desert habitat. Kids and parents will appreciate its amazing artwork and be inspired to learn about and appreciate the world around us!Deserts are full of surprises! An amazing array of animals calls this driest place on Earth their home. Through rhythm and rhyme, children meet a new animal on every page. They won’t be able to resist getting in on all the action as animal parents teach their babies how to live in this unusual habitat–camels kneel, armadillos dig, dingoes sniff, and jerboas jump. Cut paper collages capture the subtle beauty of the desert and also “hide” more animals for young eyes to find. One part song, one part story, and one part sheer delight!Backmatter Includes: Further information about the animals in the book!Music and song lyrics to “Over on a Desert” sung to the tune “Over in the Meadow”.

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      Author
      Marianne Berkes

      Marianne Berkes has spent much of her life as a teacher, children’s theater director and children’s librarian. She knows how much children enjoy “interactive” stories and is the author of many entertaining and educational picture books that make a child’s learning relevant. Reading, music, theater, gardening, and cooking have been a constant in Marianne’s life. Her books are inspired by her love of nature. Marianne hopes to open kids’ eyes to the magic found in our natural world. She now writes full time. An energetic presenter at schools and conferences, Marianne believes that “hands on” learning is fun. Her website is www.MarianneBerkes.com.

      Illustrator
      Jill Dubin

      Jill Dubin’s whimsical art has appeared in over 30 children’s books. Her cut paper illustrations reflect her interest in combining color, pattern and texture. She grew up in Yonkers, New York, and graduated from Pratt Institute. She lives with her family in Atlanta, Georgia, including two dogs that do very little but with great enthusiasm.

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    Book Details

    ISBN
    9781584696292
    Publication Date
    September 1, 2018
    Publisher
    Dawn Publications
    Original Publication Date
    September 1, 2018
    Page Count
    32
    Audience
    Picture
    Reading Age
    3 - 8 years
    Lib. of Congress (LCCN)
    2017043050
    Lexile® Level
    AD540L
    Est. Fountas & Pinnell Level
    ~N
    Est. ATOS® Book Level
    ~3.6

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