A Whiff of Pine, a Hint of Skunk: A Forest of Poems, Hardcover/Deborah Ruddell

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Awards Nominee (2010 - 2011) - South Carolina Childrens, Junior and Young Adult Book Award - (Picture Book) Nominee (2011 - 2012) - Volunteer State Book Awards - (Grades K-3) Nominee (2011 - 2012) - Buckaroo Book Award - (Children's) Nominee (2011) - Beehive Awards - (Poetry) Nominee (2012) - Sequoyah Book Awards - (Children's) Contributor(s):Author: Deborah Ruddell Illustrator: Joan Rankin In a watery mirror the rugged raccoon admires his face by the light of the moon: the mysterious mask, the whiskers beneath, the sliver of cricket still stuck in his teeth. Take a lighthearted romp through four seasons in the forest with these whimsical poems. Marvel at the overachieving beaver, applaud the race-winning snail and its perfect trail of slime, or head off to be pampered at a squirrel spa. Warning: Deborah Ruddell's quirky cast of animal characters and Joan Rankin's deliciously daffy pictures will cause giggles. The woods have never been so much fun   Review citations Kirkus Review - Children / Best Of The Best/Highly Recommended - 01/15/2009Kirkus Review - Children / Exceptional Presentation - 01/15/2009Kirkus Review - Children / Book Of Special Distinction - 01/15/2009Kirkus Review - Children / Top 15 Book Of The Year - 01/15/2009Kirkus Review - Children / Highly Recommended - 01/15/2009Bulletin of Ctr for Child Bks / Best Of The Best/Highly Recommended - 03/01/2009Bulletin of Ctr for Child Bks / Exceptional Presentation - 03/01/2009Bulletin of Ctr for Child Bks / Book Of Special Distinction - 03/01/2009Bulletin of Ctr for Child Bks / Top 15 Book Of The Year - 03/01/2009Bulletin of Ctr for Child Bks / Highly Recommended - 03/01/2009Booklist - pg. 64 - 03/15/2009School Library Journal / Best Of The Best/Highly Recommended - pg. 125 - 04/01/2009School Library Journal / Exceptional Presentation - pg. 125 - 04/01/2009School Library Journal / Book Of Special Distinction - pg. 125 - 04/01/2009School Library Journal / Top 15 Book Of The Year - pg. 125 - 04/01/2009School Library