Over the River and Through the Wood (Blue Ribbon Book) (utgåvan 1974)

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A family sets off for Grandfather's house for a holiday feast. Along the way they encounter crisp air and drifted snow as they travel over the river and through the wood. The dogs bark, and the bells ring. The journey seems slow as the children can't wait, but they arrive just in time for the Thanksgiving feast and pumpkin pie.

The Bottom Line: This beautifully illustrated edition features nostalgic watercolor, gouache, and pencil paintings. It contains the full-length version of the beloved poem and an interesting note about the author. Enthusiastically recommended for holiday reading.

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Summary
The book uses the classic rhyme and lovely illustrations to really bring the story to life. It has a good rhyme scheme that could be used to help get a child more invested into what they’re reading. With this the book tells the whole story of the way or journey to grandmother’s house for a thanksgiving dinner. Wrote by Lydia Child and Illustrated by Brinton Turkle.

Review
In my opinion the book Over the River and Through the Woods could be really good for recreational reading. Especially with the rhythm and fun illustrations. I think this is a book kids could love and parents and/ or teachers could enjoy reading to them. And with a little assistance beginner readers could attempt to read it.

Classroom Ideas:
1. Talk about the children’s favorite verses from the book.
2. Explain rhyme scheme to the children and have them figure out the books rhyme scheme.
3. The people in the book are on a trip to grandma’s house, let the kids talk bout a place they like to take trips to. ( )