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In the Tall, Tall Grass Hardcover – Picture Book, September 15, 1991

by Denise Fleming (Author)
4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars 240 ratings
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If you were a fuzzy caterpillar crawling through the tall, tall grass on a sunny afternoon, what would you see?

To find out, just follow the tiny tour guide as he inches his way through the pages of this book. You'll see ants and bees and birds--hip-hopping bunnies too. You'll even hear the sounds some of them make.

Crunch, munch,
caterpillars lunch...
Crack, snap, wings flap...

Beginning as the sun is high in the sky and ending as fireflies blink and the moon rises above, this backyard tour is one no child will want to miss.

Denise Fleming's In the Tall, Tall Grass has been named:
1992 Boston Globe - Horn Book Award Honor Book for Picture Books
An ALA Notable Book
A School Library Journal Best Book
An American Bookseller Pick of the Lists
A Booklist Editors' Choice

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  1. Reading age
    4 - 8 years
  2. Print length
    32 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Grade level
    Preschool and up
  5. Lexile measure
    NP
  6. Dimensions
    10.35 x 0.4 x 10.35 inches
  7. Publisher
    Henry Holt
  8. Publication date
    September 15, 1991
  9. ISBN-10
    080501635X
  10. ISBN-13
    978-0805016352
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An adventurous caterpillar unassumingly leads readers on an afternoon excursion through a backyard, unveiling nature's sights and sounds from a larva's perspective. Measured in caterpillar steps the journey is long, and before reaching the yard's end, it's time to sleep, with fireflies and bats visible in the night sky. This gentle tale is far from quiet, however--among other things, "bees hum," "wings flap" and "moles scratch." An array of vibrant verbs and boisterous onomatopoeic words in bold black type bounce across the pages, describing the various creatures ("zip, zap, tongues snap" accompanies fly-catching frogs). Fleming's textured paper and bold, almost neon hues are a perfect match for her rough-hewn animal shapes and blades of grass. The ultimate kaleidoscope effect makes this title ideal for sharing with young explorers. Ages 2-6.
Copyright 1991 Reed Business Information, Inc.

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PreSchool-K-- Bold, bright, stylized collage illustrations capture the eye and the imagination as they depict the simple, rhyming text of this outstanding nature tale. From a caterpillar's point-of-view, children see the many happenings in the tall, tall grass: "crunch, munch, caterpillars lunch/dart, dip, hummingbirds sip" etc. Bees and birds, ants and snakes are among the daytime inhabitants. Then, with the "stars bright, moonlight" come nocturnal fireflies and bats: "good night, tall, tall grass." The childlike illustrations were created by pouring colored cotton pulp through hand-cut stencils, resulting in remarkable images. Colors--shaded and varied--range full spectrum, deep and true through sunny yellow, cobalt, plum, a dozen shades of green. On each double page appears the blue-eyed, yellow-with-orange-spots caterpillar, always in proper perspective to the other creatures. Two-year-olds (and even younger) will enjoy the rhyme and rhythm, three-year-olds exploring numbers will love counting insects, four-year-olds--who are sure they can "read"--will experience success after a few listenings, and adults won't mind the request, "Read it again, please." A real charmer. --Virginia Opocensky, formerly at Lincoln City Libraries, NB
Copyright 1991 Reed Business Information, Inc.

Product details

  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Henry Holt; First Edition (September 15, 1991)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 32 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 080501635X
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0805016352
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 4 - 8 years
  • Lexile measure ‏ : ‎ NP
  • Grade level ‏ : ‎ Preschool and up
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.11 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 10.35 x 0.4 x 10.35 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
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Denise Fleming

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Denise Fleming won a Caldecott Honor for In the Small, Small Pond. She is the author and illustrator of over twenty picture books, including Buster, Lunch, Alphabet Under Construction, and Time to Sleep. Her newest books are Maggie and Michael Get Dressed and 5 Little Ducks—check out the book trailers! Discover related activities for all of her books at www.denisefleming.com.

***INTERVIEW***

Q: Where did you grow up?

A: I grew up in Toledo,Ohio, where I live still. I am a midwestern girl.

Q: What is your earliest memory of writing/drawing?

A: It seems like I was always writing and drawing. I wanted to share my ideas from the beginning. A bit bossy am I.

Q: What inspired you to write/illustrate your first book?

A: I started collecting picture books in art school. I was crazy about the whole picture book format. I realized, as I was sharing books with my daughter, that making books is what I needed to do.

Q: What are your hobbies and interests besides reading and books?

A: I work in clay, create art from tin cans, and make art dolls. Right now I am working on combining all three media. I also dye and paint fabric for the dolls.

Planting flowers and painting the outside of my house and studio is what I am busy doing right now.

Q: What one or two words of advice would you give for young authors/illustrators?

A: Experiment with different styles and media.

*From Macmillan's Denise Fleming page.

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I bought several books for my 15 month old granddaughter. It became her favorite to the point of the pages getting torn up so my daughter bought a second one a few months later. It is still her favorite!
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Love that this book is a little larger size. This book is a big hit during my spring themes. I like the description words used throughout the book to elaborate more with the kids.
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5.0 out of 5 stars My grandson's favorite
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This was the first book that sparked my grandson's interest and that he routinely brought to me to read to him. He's loved it so much we have had to replace it several times. On each page a caterpillar appears and is a great way to get him to look and point to it on every page. We all know this book by heart and it will always be a favorite. Classic, colorful and fun.
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I got the book because my daughter, then 14 months, refused to leave her class until the teacher finished reading this book. It is now 3 months later and I still have to read this book each and every night and she will also 'read' it by herself daily. I have no idea why, maybe the caterpillar on each page.
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Bought this book to use in the classroom, and the kids love the story. This book did show up with a surprise when I bought it though, it had braile in it. The kids thought that was neat and it removed easily so the original text was still there.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Simple book, good buy with hungry catapillar
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My 20 mo old son loves this book. It is very simple but he imagines he's in the grass. He loves being outside. He also loves much more wordy books like Garafalo, so I was surprised he liked this so much.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Fun colorful book
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My toddlers love reading this book. The colorful photos and large print makes learning to read easy. They ask to read it over and over and love counting and identifying the various animals and bugs throughout the pages. It's a great buy!
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5.0 out of 5 stars A wonderful book that your toddler will adore!
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The illustrations and content of this book are very attractive to young children as everything is easy for them to relate to. My 21 month old toddler will say "Tall, Tall Grass" when she sees ants outside because she learned about them in this book. It's also a good book for bedtime. Beautiful, simple, and easy to read, this book is definitely worth buying!
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