Annie and the Wild Animals
Annie and the Wild Animals by Jan Brett is a charming reprint published by Penguin Young Readers Group on October 11, 2012. This 32-page book follows Annie as she searches for her missing marmalade cat, Taffy. In her loneliness, Annie sets out corn cakes at the edge of the woods, hoping to attract a small furry creature to become her new pet. However, her offerings attract a series of much larger wild animals, including a moose, a bear, and a wildcat, leading to unexpected adventures.
Readers will find exquisite illustrations that depict snowy landscapes and lively borders, enhancing the narrative as Annie navigates her quest. The story intertwines elements of juvenile fiction with themes of animals and pets, while also incorporating aspects of folklore. As the tale unfolds, the anticipation builds around Taffy’s eventual return, culminating in a delightful surprise for Annie. This edition is presented in English, making it accessible for young readers eager to explore the whimsical world created by Jan Brett.
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Where is Taffy? Annie looks and looks, but she can’t find her marmalade cat anywhere.
When Taffy doesn’t come home, Annie is lonely, so she puts a corn cake at the edge of the woods. Maybe a small furry creature will come for a nibble and become her pet.
Instead, a giant moose finds the corn cake. But he’s much too big for a pet. So are the other animals – a grumpy bear, a snarling wildcat, and others – who show up to eat Annie’s cakes until there are none left. The wild animals roar for more. What will Annie do now?
Exquisite snowy landscapes filled with raucous wild animals are framed in lively borders that hint at what Taffy is up to all the way through to the end, when she brings home the best surprise Annie could have hoped for.
A favorite book that young readers will want to listen to and look at over and over again.
Praise for Annie and the Wild Animals
‘The small glimpses of the world outside Annie’s cottage move the tale forward and embellish the pages with grace and skill. ‘The illustrations . . . are a veritable treasure of motifs taken from the universal tradition of folk art and crafts, including fanciful ironwork animals, a humorous mosaic cat . . . and a merry abundance of patchwork designs.’ The New York Times
‘The pictures hold countless surprises. Indisputably, this is a work of wonder that deserves highest honors.’ Publishers Weekly
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