A kindly scarecrow wants to be friends with the birds and animals that play at the edge of his wheat field, but they are afraid of him because of his clothing and "his beady eyes, his crooked nose, and his jagged metal mouth." Many animals watch him, but none dare to approach him. As winter arrives, the creatures run home to their burrows and nests. Then one night, snow falls and turns the scarecrow into a jolly snowman, and the animals play with him. Though he is happy now, he worries that when the snow melts, he will be alone again. But his fears are unfounded; the animals are surprised to learn his true identity, but they love him just the same. The book owes much of its strength to Kneen's delicate renderings of farmyard creatures and nearly lifelike views of the scarecrow bursting from square framed seasonal vistas. The pleasingly plump animals look as snuggly as plush toys, and the scarecrow's emotions seem palpable.

The Lonely Scarecrow

Tim Preston

Scholastic. Inc.

A lonely scarecrow with a scary face has trouble making friends with the animals who surround him, until a heavy snowfall transforms him into a jolly snowman

Children's Books

Maggie Kneen

Animals

Dutton Juvenile

Pumpkin Moon

Humor

Templar Publishing

"Join Bunny as she sets out to look for a new home."

The Bunny of Bluebell Hill

Templar

Bunny thinks her house is boring, so she decides to look for a new place to live. But wherever Bunny goes, nothing seems right. Will she ever find her ideal home? Adorably illustrated by Lorna Hussey, this story with a gentle moral is sure to be cherished by youngsters.

Bunny of Bluebell Hill

Ken Fin

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