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Both a book of opposites and a compact nature study, this eye-opening volume introduces children to the many plants and animals that live in, on, and around a single pear tree. Opposites such as big and small, inside and outside, hunters and prey (to name a few), are portrayed in beautifully detailed double-page spreads. The various animals and plants that appear in the book are later described in thoroughly researched endnotes. A book for all seasons and all kinds of readers.
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《学校图书馆杂志》(School Library Journal)书评
K-Gr 2-Some of Bernhard's examples are basic such as "light/dark" and "big/small." Others are more advanced, e.g., "hunter/prey" and "growing/dormant." All of the word pairs serve as catalysts for further discussion. The pairs of antonyms are presented singularly on opposing pages of each spread. The text has a pleasing cadence: "winter/summer/earth/sky/growing/ dormant/wet/dry." Older children will enjoy flipping back and forth to read the descriptions of particular animals or plants that are depicted in the pictures in the illustrated glossary. While the text is simple, the art is complex. The vibrant paintings pay close attention to detail. Best suited for independent reading, this title is a welcome addition to nature-study collections.-Jill O'Farrell, Tatum Primary School, TX (c) Copyright 2010. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.
《儿童读物杂志》(Horn Book)书评
Encouraging observation, each double-page spread features a cleverly composed illustration of a pear tree to demonstrate a variety of nature-themed opposites, such as inside / outside, growing/dormant, and hunter/prey. Attentive readers will also notice the different animals, plants, and insects that live on, in, and around the tree. An illustrated glossary details this mélange of living things. From HORN BOOK Fall 2000, (c) Copyright 2010. The Horn Book, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.
Kirkus评论
Bernhard offers an opportunity for studying opposites with the examination of a single pear tree throughout the seasons. Simpler pairs, such as ``light/dark,'' ``spring/fall,'' and ``inside/outside,'' give way to more difficult concepts such as ``growing/dormant'' and ``hunter/prey.'' Each delicate yet fertile gouache spread depicts the pear tree in contrasts'set against a rainy gray sky for ``wet'' or, for ``dry,'' a sunny sky with a child hanging from its branches over green grass. There is also the snow-covered, bare branches of ``winter'' and the fruit-filled, caterpillar-strewn tree of ``summer.'' Among the pairs of opposites are animals, birds, plant life, and insects that comprise the world of a single tree. A few spreads are a bit confusing; ``growing'' refers to a caterpillar boring into a leaf as it eats but nothing can be found on the ``dormant'' page opposite that obviously connects with it. In addition, a curled-up chipmunk and snake are shown in circles, hybernating, but it's hard to tell, for example, that the chipmunk's burrow is actually underground. For those who relish the hide-and-seek approach, an illustrated glossary at the back sheds some light on each creature and assists readers in identifying plants and animals throughout. (Picture book. 3-7)
《书目》(Booklist)书评
Ages 4^-7. A single tree provides the setting for this picture book of opposites. Each double-page spread centers on the tree, with the left-hand page illustrating one concept, mirrored with its opposite on the right-hand page. For example, on the first spread the tree is centered, but the word "light" appears on the left, illustrated with a daytime scene showing a bird sitting on a branch, a chipmunk below, and a person flying a kite in the distance. The word "dark" appears on the right, illustrated with a moonlit night scene featuring a possum at the base of the tree trunk, a bat flying overhead, and, in the distance, the lights of a farmhouse. Other words represent more complex concepts in biology, such as growth and dormancy. The clearly delineated gouache paintings offer plenty of opportunities for observation and discussion. Six final pages illustrate, identify, and briefly discuss several dozen plants and animals that can be found in the paintings. A good book to read aloud as an introduction to nature units in the primary grades. --Carolyn Phelan