Swing! Like a Monkey
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Can you LEAP like a tiger? Do an elephant STOMP? SPRINT like a leopard on a jungle romp? Simms Taback’s vibrant illustrations and Harriet Ziefert’s rhythmic text will have young readers prancing and dancing, waddling and wiggling, swaying and swooping with delight. Swing! features animals on a jaunty walk to the zoo, and Wiggle!’s animals are ready for a dip in the sea. These sturdy board books with lively lenticular covers will get kids on their feet and keep them moving.
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The Creatives Behind the Book
Simms Taback (1932 - 2011) grew up in the Bronx and graduated from Cooper Union. He worked as an art director and a graphic designer and has taught at the School of Visual Arts and Syracuse University. He illustrated many children’s books, including I Know an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Fly, Spacy Riddles, Snakey Riddles, Buggy Riddles, and Fishy Riddles (all written by Katy Hall and Lisa Eisenberg, Dial). His work has won many awards, including the Caldecott Medal for Joseph Had a Little Overcoat and the Caldecott Honor for I Know an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Fly.
Harriet Ziefert has been making magic with words for many years. She is the author of over 200 books for young readers, including A New Coat for Anna, With Love from Grandma, and Brothers are for Making Mud Pies. Ms. Ziefert lives in New Jersey and Massachusetts
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Book Details
- ISBN
- 9781609050719
- Publication Date
- March 2, 2011
- Publisher
- Blue Apple Books
- Original Publication Date
- March 2, 2011
- Page Count
- 6
- Audience
- Board
- Reading Age
- 3 - 6 years
- Lib. of Congress (LCCN)
- 2010046826
- Lexile® Level
- 400L
- Est. Fountas & Pinnell Level
- ~L
- Est. ATOS® Book Level
- ~2.8
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