BRIEF SUMMARY:

Carolyn and Her Tiny Red House is the delightful, whimsical story of a young girl’s journey to find space from her over-the-top, packed-in-so-tightly, no-room-for-a-sneeze, tiny red house. This perfectly rhymed and rhythmic story will amuse and entertain young listeners and encourage fun reading for early readers. Filled with humor, extreme exaggeration, and vivid description, Carolyn and Her Tiny Red House is sure to delight audiences both young and old.  Lovely and heartwarming, this unique children’s book offers a wonderful commentary on the beauty of family life.  


QUOTES:

"Through words that rhythmically dance across the page, Lurie eloquently captures the importance of family in this delightful tale. Dissatisfied with her confined living situation, young Carolyn seeks comfort from her best friend, Grace. After traveling through Grace's spacious mansion next door, though, Carolyn soon realizes that something is missing. Readers of all ages will be entranced as the main character discovers the worth of "less, not more.’"
Dr. Patricia A. Collin, Director of Pupil Services

"As an educator and librarian for many years, I know that children will love the rhythm and rhyme of the book and that all readers will love the wonderful message!"
Monica Gardner, Elementary Library Media Specialist

"This is a great book to help my second grade students learn to visualize details!"
Shannon Insero, Elementary School Teacher


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4 comments:

  1. UnknownJanuary 8, 2011 at 6:46 AM

    It's so neat to see you reading to the kids and making the book come to life. They really seemed to enjoy it!

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  2. DMSApril 11, 2012 at 4:43 PM

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  3. DMSApril 11, 2012 at 4:44 PM

    This book sounds delightful. I love listening to it on the youtube video. I am a big fan of rhymes and it sounds like the children are, too! I also think the illustrations are great. Wishing you much success!

    ~Jess
    http://thesecretdmsfilesoffairdaymorrow.blogspot.com/

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  4. AnonymousApril 15, 2012 at 11:59 AM

    I am a fifth grade teacher and I really enjoyed the clip of you reading your book. The story flows so nicely and I love the use of rhyme. I can see how this book can be used in the classroom to help students visualize. I also love the cover! It looks and sounds like a beautiful book.

    ~Stephanie
    http://thesecretdmsfilesoffairdaymorrow.blogspot.com/

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