Mary Had a Little Lamb (Sing-Along Stories)
PreSchool-Grade 2-For youngsters who wonder what happened to Mary and her lamb, this book completes the saga. Hoberman's rendition extends the song's usual 4 stanzas by 12 verses. Cheerful watercolor-and-ink illustrations in clear pastels reveal the close relationship between the girl and her pet. At school, all of the variously hued children dote on the charming, pink-cheeked fluff and include her in their play as well as in their classroom endeavors. The large, humorous illustrations have real child appeal and will work well in storytimes. A concluding page offers five activities. The recto has the music and words to the first verse along with the suggestion to "repeat this melody for each verse in the song." Whether sung or read, this eighth book in the series is a welcome addition.-Maryann H. Owen, Racine Public Library, WI--This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.