Snail Started It!
PreSchool-Grade 2.  Snail sets off a chain of negative comments when he tells Pig that she is fat. At first Pig ignores the remark, but the more she thinks about it, the worse she feels. When she meets Rabbit, she tells him he is timid. Before long, Dog is called lazy, Spider is ugly, Goose is silly, and Snail is slow. The animals take the insults in stride, but then the seeds of doubt begin to work and insecurity sets in. The character flaws begin to nag their owners, making them miserable until this cumulative tale is complete: Snail has a change of attitude and begins a string of apologies. That night all sleep contentedly. This enjoyable tale can be easily transferred to human concerns. Von Roehl's pastels, in muted tones, do a fine job of complementing the day's events and interjecting humor. Also fun for reading alone, this book cries to be read aloud at storytimes.?Marsha McGrath, Clearwater Public Library, FLCopyright 1997 Reed Business Information, Inc.--This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.