Opening this book is like sitting down in a canoe, taking up a paddle, and gliding out into the summer beauty of a hidden lake. In this picture boo...
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Jun 18, 2011
Cheryl in CC NV
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Yes, that's pretty much what I experienced, growing up in rural NW Wisconsin. One thing, though, to have made it feel more real to me the illustrator should have admitted that we pretty much know what's underwater by hearsay and deduction. Glare off the surface of the water means we spend a lot of time looking at clouds, hawks, contrails, and trees on the banks, too. I'm not sure how much children would enjoy this unless they have access to a quiet forested lake.
Dec 12, 2010
Kena
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I have read many Paulsen books, and love his works, so I wanted to read one of his picture books. I felt he used sharp adjectives and wrote about ideas he was familiar with, but it may not be a book that all children would be interested in. Also, the illustrations were not in bright colors.
Jun 25, 2009
Amber
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I'm not as fond of the text on this one but love the illustrations. This book is a family favorite though because it reminds us SO MUCH of where we grew up. Really captures the essence.
Jul 19, 2010
Maggie
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Canoe Days is a story to share with grades K-2. This story can be integrated into lessons about the seasons of the year, animals and nature.
Apr 20, 2008
Cindy
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A lovely picture book.
The illistrations were very serene as you are reading the story you can imagine that you are indeed in that canoe.
The illistrations were very serene as you are reading the story you can imagine that you are indeed in that canoe.
Aug 12, 2008
Canoe ride in the very early morning when you can see all the animals - dear, fox racoon, mallard, etc
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