Gathering: A Northwoods Counting Book

By Betsy Bowen

Book Overview

In the northwoods, most of the year is spent preparing for the longest and most demanding season: winter. Families of people and animals alike begin their gathering for the cold months as early as the... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0395981344
• ISBN13: 9780395981344
• Release Date: September 1999
• Publisher: HMH Books for Young Readers
• Length: 32 Pages
• Weight: 0.42 lbs.
• Dimensions: 11.0" x 0.1" x 8.5"
• Age Range: 4 to 7 years
• Grade Range: Preschool to Grade 2

Customer Reviews

Authentic Children's Literature

I love reading this book to my daughter! Betsy Bowen stays true to Minnesota, illustrating the common ties that make the North Shore the wonderful place that it is. Bowen's illustrations are the art of life on a page, and should not be missed. An authentic look at traditions of Northern Minnesota from a simple, and beautifully traditional point of view.

Take a Quiet Homey Trip to the Northwoods

A whimsical new approach to the classic counting book. One golden line made me homesick for my midwestern roots...extension cords for the car heater get counted along with other things familiar to those who know the northern lake country. 'had to buy this while grinning all the way to the check out.