Larabee
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Book Overview
Larabee likes everything about delivering mail--but why hasn't he ever received any himself? Every morning, the mailman Mr. Bowman and his dog Larabee wake up very early to deliver the mail. Larabee likes riding in the mail truck and carrying the mailbag. He likes delivering the mail, and he always, always makes sure it is delivered on time. There's only one thing Larabee doesn't like: there is never a letter for him! Then one day, after all the mail has been delivered, Mr. Bowman reaches into his bag and finds a letter...addressed to Larabee! Kevin Luthardt utilizes his highly expressive, comical, full-color illustrations and minimal text to poignantly and humorously dramatize this special tale of the pure joy that can result from the simplest expression of friendship.
Format:Hardcover
Language:English
ISBN:1561453005
ISBN13:9781561453009
Release Date:March 2004
Publisher:Peachtree Publishers
Length:32 Pages
Weight:0.90 lbs.
Dimensions:0.4" x 9.8" x 8.4"
Age Range:2 to 5 years
Customer Reviews
2 ratings
Too cute!
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 16 years ago
The illustrations in this story are so simple and adorable. It's a slice-of-life type story with simple words and a fun, happy end. Very colorful, lovely illustrations. My kids can't get enough of Larabee.
Kindergarten Reviewers at The Potomac School, McLean, VA
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 17 years ago
Kindergartners enjoyed this engaging story of Larabee, a mailman's dog, who longs to receive his own mail. Most found the plot just silly enough to satisfy both young listeners (grades Pre-K through K) and young readers(1st and 2nd graders), as it featured simple vocabulary and lots of animal sounds. These five and six year olds liked the illustrator's cartoony style with its bright colors, sparse scenery and humans with huge heads. They all agreed that Lacey McNabb is the book's heroine, and Mrs. Fellini, the villain-- made obvious by that front yard sign! What was our reviewers' favorite part? Larabee's personalized mailbox-- which made them wonder, "Do dog's dreams come true?"
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