Synopses & Reviews
It takes special art and a special story to match the spirited energy of a rain forest. And if the book is for young children, then it needs an extra boost! After all, this is where ocelots pounce, marmosets swing, poison dart frogs hop and boa constrictors squeeze! Over in the Jungle: A Rainforest Rhyme is wonderfully successful at rising to the challenge by combining music, counting, and vivid clay artwork to present some of the most compelling animals of the tropical rain forest. Adapted to the whimsical classic song, Over in the Meadow, children will sing, count, and delight in this remarkable habitat. Simultaneous.
Synopsis
"A counting and singing approach for young children to learn and appreciate the animals of the tropical rainforest"--Provided by publisher.
Synopsis
Count, clap, and sing among enchanting rainforest animals to the rhythm of the whimsical children's favorite, "Over in the Meadow." This rainforest is teeming with monkeys that hoot, ocelots that pounce, parrots that squawk, and boas that squeeze The remarkable illustrations--all done in polymer clay--vividly convey the abundant energy of a rainforest.
Synopsis
Learning becomes fun with this book about the ecosystem of the jungle. In Over in the Jungle: A Rainforest Rhyme, amazing artwork will inspire children in classrooms and at home to appreciate the world around us
Kids will sing, clap, and count their way among monkeys that hoot, ocelots that pounce, parrots that squawk, and boas that squeeze It won't take much to have your child joyfully hooting and squawking too. And the illustrations are painstakingly all done in polymer clay and then photographed, giving a 3-D effect. They are truly remarkable, vividly conveying the abundant energy of a rainforest, and will inspire many an art project. Plus there are several pages of extension ideas for curriculum and art projects as well as resources on the web and elsewhere.
Backmatter Includes: Further information about the animals in the book Music and song lyrics to "Over the Jungle" sung to the tune "Over in the Meadow".