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the_herbal_carnivore's review
4.0
Such a wonderful story to learn about animals in a fun way. One thing about this book, though, we wished it had pictures of the animals. Regardless, the characters are delightful and Thornton's books are a favourite in our home.
saruhlewis's review
4.0
Read aloud with Violet. She loved it and it was a great introduction to animals and how they live.
saruh's review
4.0
Read aloud with Violet. She loved it and it was a great introduction to animals and how they live.
summermsmith's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
informative
fast-paced
4.25
"Now we will close school. I hope you have enjoyed learning as much as I have enjoyed teaching, and I hope that what you have learned will be of use to you as long as you live. The more knowledge you possess the better fitted for your part in the work of the Great World you will be. Don't forget that, and never miss a chance to learn."
And so ended Old Mother Nature's school in the Green Forest. One by one her little pupils thanked her for all she had taught them, and then started for home. Peter Rabbit was the last.
"I know ever and ever so much more than I did when I first came to you, but I guess that after all I know very little of all there is to know," said he shyly, which shows that Peter really had learned a great deal.
The boys and I read this all year and they really enjoyed it. I have to admit I liked the format a little better than Burgess Bird book but admittedly did not finish that book but I'm looking forward to doing it next year. We learned a lot and the boys always asked to keep reading!
And so ended Old Mother Nature's school in the Green Forest. One by one her little pupils thanked her for all she had taught them, and then started for home. Peter Rabbit was the last.
"I know ever and ever so much more than I did when I first came to you, but I guess that after all I know very little of all there is to know," said he shyly, which shows that Peter really had learned a great deal.
The boys and I read this all year and they really enjoyed it. I have to admit I liked the format a little better than Burgess Bird book but admittedly did not finish that book but I'm looking forward to doing it next year. We learned a lot and the boys always asked to keep reading!
scenicvista's review
3.0
Last year we read the bird version of this book and listened to Burgess's Old mother West Wind tales. Some of the chapters are tense and skilled with details we'll never remember about assorted North American animals. Listening to the Librivox recording in the car is our preferred method.
redhoteyebrows's review against another edition
4.0
We read this for school and my only regret is that we got it on the kindle instead of a physical copy. No illustrations in our version! Regardless of that, the kids LOVED it and begged for more every day. We learned a ton about mammals and it often spurred further study.
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