The Salamander Room

Written by Anne Mazer

A boy's room transforms into a forest as he imagines a home for his salamander.

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32 pages· 431 words· Est. 4 min read-aloud· AD440L

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When a young boy discovers a salamander in the woods, his imagination runs wild. He envisions transforming his bedroom into a lush, green paradise perfect for his new friend. As his mother questions the practicality of his plans, the boy's creativity knows no bounds, turning his room into a fantastical forest. Will his dream of a salamander sanctuary come true, or will reality set in? Dive into this enchanting tale of imagination and the lengths one will go to create a home for a beloved pet.

From the publisher

Illus. in full color. Brian finds a salamander and takes him home. “Wherewill he sleep?” asks his mother. Her “inquiries are answered with imaginativesolutions that will be familiar to all those who have tried to convince aparent to let them have a pet. Johnson’s lush, shadowy paintings depict eachaddition to the cumulative scenario as Brian’s cozy bedroom is graduallytransformed into a dark green forest that overflows the pages as the fantasybecomes more elaborate. This is a beautifully designed mood piece.”– “SchoolLibrary Journal. “

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