Synopses & Reviews
A boy takes charge to help his beloved salamanders. Evan can hardly wait for Big Night. During the first warm night rain of springBig Nightspotted salamanders by the hundreds crawl out of the woods and down to a natural pool across the road. There they will breed and lay their eggs. How can Evan and his parents help these delicate creatures cross the road in safety? Evan has the solution. . . . Sarah Marwil Lamstein delivers a moving story of genuine caring. In this Smithsonian's Notable Book for Children, Carol Benioff's colorful and animated illustrations transport the reader into Evan's world, where a child can do small yet wonderful things to help other creatures.
Review
"Readers intrigued by salamanders will learn plenty here. . . . A solid choice for primary-grade science units." --Booklist
Review
"The text elegantly blends fiction and nonfiction, alternating between lyrical, italicized descriptions of the salamanders and their movements and a straightforward narrative about the family helping them. . . . An excellent addition to science units." --School Library Journal
Review
"Students who read this book will not only learn about the habitat and life cycle of salamanders, they will also be reminded that even they can do something to make a positive impact on our environment. Bibliography. Glossary. Index." --Library Media Connection
Synopsis
A boy and his parents go out into the rainy spring night to help salamanders cross a busy road on their annual migration to the vernal pools in which they breed, in a text that includes facts about the life cycle of the salamander.
Synopsis
A boy and his parents go out into the rainy spring night to help salamanders cross a busy road on their annual migration to the vernal pools in which they breed. Includes glossary and facts about the life cycle of the salamander.
About the Author
Sarah Marwil Lamstein has written or co-written five books for young readers. Her picture book
Letter on the Wind received the Sydney Taylor Honor Book Award. Others were listed by the Cooperative Children's Book Council and
Booklist's Top Ten Religion Books for Youth. She lives in Newton, Massachusetts.
Carol Benioff has created illustrations for numerous book jackets and magazines. She also illustrated The Christmas Thingamajig and Preacher's Night Before Christmas. She lives in Berkeley, California.