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The Lonely Scarecrow
 
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The Lonely Scarecrow (Hardcover)

by Tim Preston (Author), Maggie Kneen (Author, Illustrator)
5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)

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Product details

  • Hardcover: 26 pages
  • Publisher: Templar Publishing (1 April 1999)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 1840110619
  • ISBN-13: 978-1840110616
  • Product Dimensions: 21.4 x 21 x 2 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 690,036 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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The story of how winter transforms a lonely scarecrow into a benevolent snowman, enabling him to befriend all the creatures he's supposed to frighten away. In Kneen's realistic illustrations, this scarecrow is just as frightening as his species dictates, sending fear into the hearts of small rodents, birds, and butterflies with his jagged teeth and flapping arms. For the entire summer he stands alone in his field watching the birds and animals raise their young; in the fall, some of the creatures head off to hibernate, making him feel even more alone. Then it snows, and under the thick white blanket of flakes the scarecrow has a friendlier demeanor. No longer afraid, the animals climb all over him, and now the scarecrow has one last worry - that when the snow melts, so will his new friendships. The illustrations are detailed, with embossed details that give this book the look of a fattened greeting card; most children will be cheered by the scarecrow's good fortune, and will not be able to predict its advent. (Kirkus Reviews)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Unusually beautiful writing for children, 3 Jul 2003
This book is just gorgeous! I enjoy reading it as much as my 4 year old son enjoys listening. The illustrations are lovely - especially with the embossing which the child can feel. The story is a simple one, which has a good message. The way it is written is what makes me love it so much - it's not written in a "basic" way in which many childrens books are - it's not afraid to use more interesting words in a poetic way - beautiful! Hope this quote is accurate "a sly breeze that stole the light from the days and the leaves from the trees" - apologies if this is not correct - I don't have the book with me - but I'm just trying to illustrate what I mean by the poetic nature of the writing. Excellent book!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Nice story and lovely illustrations, 6 Nov 2001
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My five year old son and I first heard this story at a library class and fell in love with it. Maggie Kneen's illustrations are lovely as always. THe story itself is so dear. The poor lonely scarecrow frightens everyone off until he becomes covered with snow and appears as a snowman. But what will happen when he melts? That's for you to find out! Enjoy!
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