Binding: Hardcover
Description: From Donald Crews the Caldecott Honor artist and award - winning creator of Bigmama's Freight Train and many other classic picture books for young children comes "a superb example of the picture book as theater; a suspense thriller for younger audiences" (Horn Book starred review). It's getting late following a day of play So seven children decide to take the shortcut home to Bigmama's even though that means walking along the train tracks when they know they should always take the road. The coast seems clear. This companion to Bigmama's will enthrall young readers at home or in the classroom. An exciting story with a clear implicit lesson and a happy ending children will be on the edge of their seats as they follow along. A fun read - aloud it also helps children ages 3 to 6 learn about how to share details of place in storytelling. Celebrate the bonds of family over generations with Donald Crews's evocative picture books Shortcut and Bigmama's.
Title: Shortcut
Author(s): Crews Donald, Donald Crews
Publisher: Harpercollins
Barcode: 9780688064365
Pages: 32 Pages
Language: English
Publication Date: 10/23/1992