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Welcome to: A Book or Two: Children's Literature Reviews, a blog site that offers information on new, classic, and favorite children's literature, reviewed by university professors, classroom teachers, librarians, and those studying to become teachers. We hope you will find "just the right book" to share with others. Our goal is to keep the site updated with information about children's authors, book awards, and new releases. Each entry will include the book cover picture, a brief overview, bibliographic information, and suggested uses for families, librarians, and teachers. We will categorize books in several different ways, to facilitate searching.

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11/11/13

Where's Walrus?


Author/Illustrator: Stephen Savage
Publisher: Scholastinc Inc.          Publication Date:  2011
Awards:  - ALA Notable Children's Book
- Wall Street Journal, Top Ten Book of the Year
- Publishers Weekly, Top Ten Book of the Year
- The Horn Book, Best Children's Books of the Year
- Kirkus Reviews, Best Children's Books of the Year
- New York Public Library Best Book for Reading and Sharing
- Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books Blue Ribbon
Genre: Wordless Picturebook      Reading Level:  Kdg.
Brief Overview: Walrus is bored with his small pool at the zoo. He cleverly escapes and eludes the baffled zookeeper. Everyone is happy in the end!
Integrated Activity: After discussing where Walrus went, and how he eluded the zoo-keeper, have students think about where Walrus hides in plain sight around the school/classroom/library. Using grey pastel chalks to draw Walrus in his new surroundings, cut out a hat and props from construction paper to help him blend in.
Then check out Walrus on video:  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2dZSGen9cG0
Reviewer’s Name & Affiliation: Dr. Deb L. Marciano, Valdosta State University



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