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Monday, February 05, 2007

Singing Shijimi Clams (Ages 4-8)

* * * Singing Shijimi Clams

Author: Naomi Kojima
Reading level: Ages 4-8
Hardcover: 32 pages
Publisher: Kane/Miller Book Publishers (September 2006)
ISBN-10: 193360512X
ISBN-13: 978-1933605128

A grumpy witch softens in her old age and takes pity on some clams. Even her grouchy cat has a change of heart when the clams they were supposed to eat prove they aren't just things but living beings with feelings, too. They sleep peacefully, snore, cry and sing. I loved this story filled with dialogue and warm characterizations. An old-fashioned storytelling with a happy ending.

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Labels: * * * Outstanding titles, Ages 4-8, Author last name K, Clams, Fiction, Humor, Title S, Witches