Stranger in the Woods: A Photographic Fantasy (Nature)
by Carl R., II Sams, Jean Stoick
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Author: Carl R., II Sams, Jean StoickPhotographer: Carl R. Sams II
Edition: Hardcover
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 2000-01
ISBN: 0967174805
Number of pages: 48
Publisher: Carl R. Sams II Photography
Book Reviews of Stranger in the Woods: A Photographic Fantasy (Nature)
Book Review: GOOD WINTER READ FOR THE LITTLE ONES
Summary: 5 Stars
My goodness! While this seems to be, overall, a very popular book, and rightfully so, it is absolutely fascinating trying to figure out just what folks want. Some of the negative reviews here whine about the quality of photography. Some grouse about the quality of the text. Some seem to have their noses bent out of shape that photographs were used rather than paintings. This just goes to show that you cannot please everyone in every way. Anyway......
I felt Stranger in the Woods was excellent! I am one of those that found this work to be absolutely delightful. I note that this book has received around 19 awards so far, and while awards are not the beginning and the end of a good book, they do give some indication that someone, somewhere likes the work. Yes, this work is made up of actual photographs of wild life. The primary feature is deer but we also have a wonderful owl, doves, muskrat, squirrel, porcupine, rabbits, chickadees, mice and a cardinal featured. There are also some of other furry and feathered critters here and there, but they seem to be "extras."
One morning the animals discover a stranger in their woods. As word goes out amongst the animals, they begin to gather and investigate. A snowman, with a carrot nose, nut eyes and seeds stashed here and there make this new stranger quite popular very quickly. I personally found the text to be quite nice, very crisp and fit perfectly with the wonderful photographs of the wildlife inhabiting this particular area of the woods.
This is a great read along for children and a wonderful picture book for them to just gaze at. I liked the way the authors have given us excellent and cute instructions on how to build one of these eatable snow men and point out what a great project this is for the little one.
I suppose a book like this is a matter of natural taste and that as parents or care givers, you should know what your children will and won't like. Personally, I liked the book and have read it to quite a number of the little crowd. I have yet to have a child that did not like the work and when all is said and done, that is what counts. I did not have one child complain about the quality of the techniques used in the photograph, nor, I might add, point out where the syntax could have been improved if this or that was done. Go figure.
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Years after it was published, Stranger in the Woods remains a bestseller, with more than one-million copies in print and repeated appearances on the bestseller lists. Winner of numerous awards; including the 2001 International Reading Association's highest honour, this charming tale uses wildlife photography to tell the story of animals' reactions to a snowman who appears in the woods after a winter storm.Animals Books
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