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Children's Fiction Mice, Hamsters, Guinea Pigs, Etc.

This Little Hamster Read-Along

by (author) Kass Reich

read by Christian Down

Publisher
Orca Book Publishers
Initial publish date
Jan 2018
Category
Mice, Hamsters, Guinea Pigs, etc., Colors, Humorous Stories
Recommended Age
0 to 2
Recommended Grade
p to 12
Recommended Reading age
0 to 2
  • eBook

    ISBN
    9781459819481
    Publish Date
    Jan 2018
    List Price
    $9.99

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Description

This follow-up to Kass Reich's bestselling debut, Hamsters Holding Hands, is a charming introduction to basic colors that will fascinate little ones.

This Little Hamster is a spirited playful board book for babies and toddlers. Rhyming couplets and cheerful illustrations will capture the interest of both child and adult readers.

About the authors

KASS REICH is an artist and educator. She graduated with a degree in Art Education from Concordia University, then worked in Beijing as an early childhood educator for nearly three years. Working with little ones inspired her to start making picture books for young learners. She lives in Toronto, Ontario.

 

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Christian Down is a producer, musician and voice actor from Victoria, British Columbia.

 

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Awards

  • Commended, Bank Street College of Education Best Children's Books of the Year
  • Commended, Bank Street College of Education Children's Book Committee Best Children's Books of the Year
  • Long-listed, Libris Award nominee
  • Long-listed, Canadian Booksellers Association (CBA) Libris Prize
  • Commended, Resource Links, The Year's Best Books
  • Commended, Resource Links "The Year's Best"

Editorial Reviews

"The adorable critters who counted from one to ten...make a colourful return...The clean layout and design of this board book is appropriate for the intended audience, and thick, sturdy pages will hold up to repeated readings. Babies and toddlers are introduced to the concept of colour recognition as an eclectic assortment of objects is presented in each hamster’s favourite hue...Reich’s sprightly verse is rollicking fun to read aloud and tricky rhymes are handled with equally witty aplomb...Reich’s hand drawn and digitally enhanced roly-poly rodents have pin-prick eyes and charming grins and the illustrations showcase their antics, such as playing with a spool of thread and balancing on top of a juice box. Young children will enjoy recognizing and identifying the colours and pictures on the pages which have everything from a yellow rubber duck, to a green bubble-blowing machine. This well-designed board book offers plenty of opportunities for caregivers and children to explore early learning concepts together."

National Reading Campaign blog

"What a darling book! Reich has another hit on her hands...Little ones will love the funny rhymes and the unique hamsters (no two hamsters look alike). Like Hamsters Holding Hands, this book will delight toddlers and the adults who read to them. I hope we have not seen the last of these hamsters! Grandparents, this is a wonderful gift book. I recommend this book for preschools, schools with special-ed programs, public libraries, and home libraries."

Southwestern Ohio Young Adult Materials Review Group

"Set against pale backdrops that correspond to 10 colors, the smiley, dumpling-like hamsters proudly display objects in their favorite hues...Once again, the hamsters’ abundant enthusiasm and Reich’s humorous penchant for unexpected props...are a winning combination."

Publishers Weekly

"A delightful concept book...Highly recommended for public libraries and daycares. The book is entertaining as well as educational."

Resource Links

"Youngsters should have no difficulties in locating and identifying the various objects...A very good introduction to colours [that] merits being part of home, as well as institutional, libraries. Highly Recommended."

CM Magazine

"A horde of hamsters introduces little ones to colors...As with their first outing, the critters are endearingly drawn."

Kirkus Reviews

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