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TO FIND THE WAY

Name: TO FIND THE WAY
Author: Susan Nunes
ISBN: 0-8248-1376-6

by Susan Nunes & illustrated by Cissy Gray ‧ RELEASE DATE: Sept. 1, 1992

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A fictionalized account of the voyage of a group of prehistoric settler-explorers from Tahiti to Hawaii. The point of view is the boy Teva's, tearfully bidding his mother good-bye but then taking courage from his grandfather's experience in navigating by the stars. Drama is provided by a storm, a calm, and hunger; the story concludes with the sighting of land. No historical note or information on sources is provided, but alert readers will find some information in illustrations of the double sailing canoe. Gray's loveliest paintings, however, are her depictions of the sea and sky and the distant islands in their many moods. Presumably authentic, and therefore useful. (Picture book. 4-8)

Pub Date: Sept. 1, 1992

ISBN: 0-8248-1376-6

Page Count: 48

Publisher: N/A

Review Posted Online: May 19, 2010

Kirkus Reviews Issue: Sept. 1, 1992

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ART & PHOTOGRAPHY

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BUSY, BUSY SQUIRRELS

by Colleen Stanley Bare & photographed by Colleen Stanley Bare ‧ RELEASE DATE: May 1, 1991

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A longer—but less interesting—text than the author's Never Kiss an Alligator (1989) and Elephants on the Beach (1990). Introducing both tree and and ground squirrels, with information on how they eat, live, and protect themselves plus some appealing bits on baby squirrels, the pedestrian text begins, ``Squirrels are furry, bright, lively little animals that are very busy,'' and concludes, ``Good night, busy squirrels, good night.'' The many appealing, colorful close-up photos are the best feature here. Index. (Nonfiction. 6-8)