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Book Cover for: The Tarantula in My Purse: And 172 Other Wild Pets, Jean Craighead George

The Tarantula in My Purse: And 172 Other Wild Pets

Jean Craighead George

1 Screech Owl6 Ducklings1 Weasel1 Toad3 Crows1 Raccoon3 Salamanders1 Goose7 Sunfish1 Skunk1 Tarantula

Book Details

  • Publisher: HarperCollins
  • Publish Date: Jul 2nd, 2019
  • Pages: 134
  • Language: English
  • Edition: undefined - undefined
  • Dimensions: 6.78in - 4.44in - 0.40in - 0.23lb
  • EAN: 9780064462013
  • Recommended age: 08-12
  • Categories: Biography & Autobiography - Science & TechnologyBiography & Autobiography - LiteraryAnimals - Pets

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About the Author

George, Jean Craighead: -

Jean Craighead George wrote over one hundred books for children and young adults. Her novel Julie of the Wolves won the Newbery Medal in 1973, and she received a 1960 Newbery Honor for My Side of the Mountain. Born into a family of famous naturalists, Jean spent her entire career writing books that celebrated the natural world.

Cowdrey, Richard: -

Richard Cowdrey has illustrated numerous books for children, including Bad Dog, Marley! by John Grogan, Animal Lullabies by Pam Conrad, and Frosty the Snowman by Steve Nelson and Jack Rollins. He is the owner of a yellow Labrador, Murray, whose behavior is remarkably similar to Marley's. He lives in Ohio with his wife and children.

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Praise for this book

"A one of-a-kind lesson in living with nature. Endearingly told." -- Publishers Weekly

"Narrated with humor and warmth." -- Kirkus Reviews

"These brief, amusing vignettes make wonderful read-alouds to share with the whole family." -- School Library Journal