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Chicks & Chickens

by Gail GIBBONS
9781430117230. ea vol: 1 CD with tr book. Live Oak Media. 2014. $19.95.
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PreS-Gr 3—Gibbons's nonfiction picture books are brought to life complete with sound effects in these charming read-alongs. Each book focuses on one animal, with detailed descriptions of habitats, food, and life cycles along with definitions and occasional pronunciations of terms associated with the animals. Along with this abundance of information, there are colorful illustrations to accompany the text. Employing a different narrator for each title adds variety. During Polar Bears, for example, narrator Dion Graham leaves time for the listener to look at a map. The narrators also read all the captions for the pictures, which can become tedious on some pages, but the occasional background music adds to the atmosphere. These will be a welcome addition to any library collection.—Elizabeth Elsbree, Krug Elementary School, Aurora, IL
Reviewed by Elizabeth Elsbree , Jun 01, 2014

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