In the Tall, Tall Grass
In the Tall, Tall Grass by Denise Fleming is a vibrant exploration of nature, published by Henry Holt and Company in October 1993. This edition features 32 pages and is presented in English. The book invites young readers to imagine the world from the perspective of a fuzzy caterpillar as it navigates through tall grass, revealing a variety of animals and sounds encountered along the way.
Readers will discover a delightful journey filled with ants, bees, birds, and playful bunnies, all while experiencing the sounds of nature, such as “Crunch, munch, caterpillars lunch…” The narrative begins on a sunny afternoon and concludes with the enchanting sight of fireflies as the moon rises. This engaging tale emphasizes themes of nature and the environment, making it a captivating read for children interested in the natural world.
Official synopsis Publisher
If you were a fuzzy caterpillar crawling through the tall, tall grass on a sunny afternoon, what would you see?
To find out, just follow the tiny tour guide as he inches his way through the pages of this book. You’ll see ants and bees and birds–hip-hopping bunnies too. You’ll even hear the sounds some of them make.
Crunch, munch,
caterpillars lunch…
Crack, snap, wings flap…
Beginning as the sun is high in the sky and ending as fireflies blink and the moon rises above, this backyard tour is one no child will want to miss.
In the Tall, Tall Grass has been named:
1992 Boston Globe – Horn Book Award Honor Book for Picture Books
An ALA Notable Book
A School Library Journal Best Book
An American Bookseller Pick of the Lists
A Booklist Editors’ Choice
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