Children's Book Review and Giveaway: Fur and Feathers by Janet Halfmann (Ends 4/14) CLOSED
Thursday, March 31, 2011 Posted by Dina
When Sophia dreams that howling winds whisk the fur and feathers right off her animal friends, she shares some of her clothes with them. But her clothing doesn't work well for the animals. Seeing their disappointment, she offers to sew each one the "right" coat. Animals line up to explain what they need and why. Polar Bear needs white fur to stay warm and hide in the snow. Fish needs scales, but with slime. Snake needs scales too, but dry ones. And how will Sophia make a prickly coat for Porcupine? The award-winning team of Halfmann and Klein (Little Skink's Tail) reunite to bring animal coverings (and classification) to life in an imaginative way.
My Review
Earlier this month, I reviewed a delightful book by Janet Halfmann - Good Night, Little Sea Otter. Fur and Feathers is another excellent children's book where Ms. Halfmann's prose goes hand in hand perfectly with some beautiful illustrations. My kids enjoyed the story of a little girl who dreams that all animals have lost their fur and the birds their feathers in a storm. She decides to help her animal friends and make new coats for them. With imagination and resourcefulness that I see in my own children, Sophia makes a new outfit for each animal, leaving her "signature" - a heart for the polar bear, a different color "necklace" for the duck. Fur and Feathers is more than just a fun book. It makes kids think about why animals look the way they do. In addition, the book promotes love of nature and creativity. At the end of Fur and Feathers, there is a section where inquisitive children can learn about scientific classification of animals and skin coverings. Entertaining, well written, beautifully illustrated, creative and educational - in other words, all I want to see in a book I read with my children.
Not surprisingly, Fur and Feathers has won Gold in the Moonbeam Children's Book Awards.
The Giveaway
One lucky US reader will win a signed copy of Fur and Feathers by Janet Halfmann!
To enter, please visit Janet Halfmann's site or Sylvan Dell Publishing and comment below with the title of another book that you'd like to share with the kids in your life.
For extra entries, feel free to do any or all of the following:
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Disclaimer / Disclosure: I received a complimentary copy with no obligation for a positive review. No compensation - monetary or in kind - has been obtained for this post. Photo and book info courtesy of the publisher.
March 31, 2011 7:45 PM
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March 31, 2011 7:45 PM
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March 31, 2011 7:52 PM
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March 31, 2011 7:53 PM
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March 31, 2011 8:00 PM
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March 31, 2011 8:00 PM
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March 31, 2011 8:02 PM
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March 31, 2011 8:26 PM
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March 31, 2011 8:27 PM
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March 31, 2011 8:33 PM
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March 31, 2011 11:34 PM
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April 1, 2011 12:19 AM
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April 1, 2011 12:20 AM
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April 1, 2011 2:00 AM
She has so many adorable books, but I would really like to read,"Good Night, Little Sea Otter".
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April 1, 2011 1:52 PM
Thanks so much for the great review and for hosting the giveaway of my book. I've enjoyed reading the wonderful comments of everyone who has stopped by. Good Luck and Happy Reading to All!
April 1, 2011 3:29 PM
Would like to read Good Night, Little Sea Otter also!
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April 3, 2011 12:42 PM
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April 4, 2011 2:55 AM
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April 4, 2011 3:46 PM
I'm really interested in the otter book.
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April 4, 2011 3:47 PM
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April 4, 2011 3:47 PM
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April 5, 2011 12:07 PM
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April 9, 2011 4:38 AM
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April 9, 2011 4:42 AM
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April 9, 2011 5:50 AM
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April 9, 2011 9:50 AM
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April 10, 2011 11:00 PM
Goodnight Little Sea Otter looks like a sweet book to read to my grandson.
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April 11, 2011 6:58 PM
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April 11, 2011 11:33 PM
I love the Big Cat, Little Kitty Book
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April 11, 2011 11:34 PM
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April 12, 2011 2:15 PM
I would love to read the book Narwhal: Unicorn of the Sea. I love Narwhals and the illustrations look great.
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April 13, 2011 3:53 AM
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April 13, 2011 10:54 PM
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April 13, 2011 11:03 PM
I think my little niece and nephew would LOVE Good Night Little Sea Otter.
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April 13, 2011 11:04 PM
If I won, I'd read this to my niece and nephew and my young cousins. They all just love to be read to! This book sounds perfect.
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April 13, 2011 11:15 PM
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April 14, 2011 8:50 AM
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April 14, 2011 9:46 AM
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April 14, 2011 11:52 AM
good night little sea otter looks cute!
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April 14, 2011 2:13 PM
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April 14, 2011 8:03 PM
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April 14, 2011 8:05 PM
My youngest Nathan and I will be enjoying this book.
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April 14, 2011 8:09 PM
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