Tess
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Post by Tess on Jun 18, 2006 21:52:42 GMT -5
I read this book today and think it should be added to our list.
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Post by heather on Jul 25, 2006 9:57:26 GMT -5
Great recommendation Tess! This is a great read.
I enjoyed learning so much about the various animals. I had no idea that wombats could do that!
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Post by DiannaB on Jul 26, 2006 12:35:18 GMT -5
Ugly was so much fun! So many learning experiences. The voice sounded so true, although what a young black swan sounds like, I don't know. The whole appeal of the poor orphan alone in the world trying to find his way....tears yet? Anyway, it read fast and I did not want to put it down. I wanted to find out what was going to happen to the poor orphan alone in the world trying to find his way... oh, yeah I said that. But I did like it.
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Post by Mary on Aug 18, 2006 15:54:07 GMT -5
This was a book I was prepared to force myself to read; I was convinced from the cover picture that I would not enjoy it. And then it turned around and surprised me! I really enjoyed Ugly's journey through his 1st year of life.
I loved the conversations between the animals. One of my favorite bits is at the very beginning of the book when Mother's last egg just will not hatch. The freckled duck thinks it's not a duck egg in the nest:
"You can't be right," said Mother at last. "I counted my eggs every day. There were no extras."
"Count for me. Start at one and keep going."
"One, two, three, many, many, many more, so many, lots, lots and lots, gobs."
"See?" said the freckled duck. "Just as I suspected. You're a lousy counter. You'd never notice an extra egg."
I'm glad this book is on our list.
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