This is a beautifully illustrated version of a traditional German song with English words by Naomi Lewis. Jutta Ash is already renowned for her book Jorinda and Joringel. The wedding story flows works well with the use of simple but effective rhyming couplets and this would be a great way to introduce this literary device to students. A blackbird and a thrush marry in a splendid ceremony attended by an array of well-plumed birds. Naomi Lewis sadly passed away in 2009 but will be remembered for her translations of the Danish author Hans Cristian Andersen. She reached the grand old age of 98.
This blog contains reviews and comments on children's books which I own, have read, and would like to share. I look for books at markets and opportunity shops. They are cleaned up, covered and read. Then I take them to the classroom for students to read. Students can borrow the books at any time. Many books are also from my personal library, especially the Youth Fiction. Students can preview some of them on this blog. Now, I am also on the lookout for great new releases for my grandson Archie.
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