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Crictor (Reading Rainbow Book)

by Tomi Ungerer

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ISBN13: 9780064430449
ISBN10: 0064430448
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‘A highly diverting picture book about an agreeable pet boa constrictor that earns the affection and gratitude of a French village.&#146; &#151;BL. &#145;Children will love it.&#146; &#151;H. <P> <awards> Notable Children's Books of 1940&#150;1959 (ALA)<br>1959 Fanfare Honor List (The Horn Book)<br>A Reading Rainbow Selection<br>1958 Children's Spring Book Festival Prize (NY Herald Tribune)</awards>

Synopsis:

Crictor the boa constrictor lives with Madame Bodot. He is a very helpful pet-especially when there are burglars in the neighborhood.

Synopsis:

‘A highly diverting picture book about an agreeable pet boa constrictor that earns the affection and gratitude of a French village.’ —BL. ‘Children will love it.’ —H.

Notable Children's Books of 1940–1959 (ALA)

1959 Fanfare Honor List (The Horn Book)

A Reading Rainbow Selection

1958 Children's Spring Book Festival Prize (NY Herald Tribune)

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A wonderfully whimsical book that my daughter and I just loved. Great illustrations!
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Product Details

ISBN:
9780064430449
Author:
Ungerer, Tomi
Publisher:
HarperTrophy
Author:
by Tomi Ungerer
Location:
New York :
Subject:
General
Subject:
Fiction
Subject:
Classics
Subject:
Animals - Reptiles & Amphibians
Subject:
Picture books
Subject:
Picture books for children
Subject:
Snakes
Subject:
Animals - Pets
Subject:
Boa constrictor.
Subject:
Snakes as pets
Subject:
Children s Animals-Animal Stories-Reptiles and Amphibians
Copyright:
1958
Edition Description:
Paperback
Series:
Reading Rainbow Book
Series Volume:
no. 7
Publication Date:
July 1983
Binding:
TRADE PAPER
Grade Level:
from K up to 3
Language:
English
Illustrations:
Yes
Pages:
32
Dimensions:
10.75 x 7.8125 in 4.64 oz
Age Level:
04-08
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Product details 32 pages HarperTrophy - English 9780064430449 Reviews:
"Synopsis" by , Crictor the boa constrictor lives with Madame Bodot. He is a very helpful pet-especially when there are burglars in the neighborhood.

"Synopsis" by , ‘A highly diverting picture book about an agreeable pet boa constrictor that earns the affection and gratitude of a French village.’ —BL. ‘Children will love it.’ —H.

Notable Children's Books of 1940–1959 (ALA)

1959 Fanfare Honor List (The Horn Book)

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