Maria Gianferrari
Author of Hello Goodbye Dog
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Works by Maria Gianferrari
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- Gender
- female
- Nationality
- USA
- Places of residence
- Keene, New Hampshire, USA
Northern Virginia, USA - Occupations
- children's book author
- Agent
- Ammi-Joan Paquette (Erin Murphy Literary Agency, Inc.)
- Short biography
- [excerpt from author's website]
I write both fiction and nonfiction picture books. I am inspired by the human-animal bond. I love dogs, and most of my fiction picture books star dogs as main characters and were inspired by my late, very beloved rescue dog, Becca. My nonfiction picture books focus on the natural world. I love trees and birds and all kinds of wild creatures. I'm fascinated by the subject of urban ecology, and the ways in which wild animals have adapted to life and co-existence with humans.
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A wonderful read-aloud for preschool/K: lots of active verbs, simple sentences, and boxes with additional (but not too much) info about how and why animals play - and kids play, too!
"Slip, slide, sled! Ravens play in the snow."
Back matter includes "Why play?" "Play by the rules," "Play like these animals," more fun animal facts, and further reading. Endpapers are patterned with animals (giraffes, elephants, gorillas).
"Playing makes you smarter and more reacy to face the world."… (more)
"Slip, slide, sled! Ravens play in the snow."
Back matter includes "Why play?" "Play by the rules," "Play like these animals," more fun animal facts, and further reading. Endpapers are patterned with animals (giraffes, elephants, gorillas).
"Playing makes you smarter and more reacy to face the world."… (more)
K-Gr 4—There are too many reasons to thank Gianferrari this year, for elegant nonfiction that becomes
unforgettable, as in this compelling look at the life cycle of a mushroom. Sudyka, in lockstep, provides vibrant colors
in saturated spreads, in a book about safety and surprises in the wild.
unforgettable, as in this compelling look at the life cycle of a mushroom. Sudyka, in lockstep, provides vibrant colors
in saturated spreads, in a book about safety and surprises in the wild.
A sweet celebration of the work of service dogs.
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- Works
- 20
- Members
- 789
- Popularity
- #32,272
- Rating
- 3.9
- Reviews
- 74
- ISBNs
- 53
- Languages
- 5
Whoo-Ku Haiku: A Great Horned Owl Story is the ninth picture book I have read from Gianferrari, who has produced some wonderful work in this vein, from Coyote Moon to Hawk Rising. My enjoyment of her other books is, in fact, the reason I tracked this one down, and I am glad that I did. Not only did I find the book quite engaging textually—some haikus worked better than others, but overall I thought the author did a good job capturing her subject while using this poetic form—but I discovered a new-to-me illustrator of great talent. Some of Voss's paintings here were just beautiful, capturing both the softness of the downy owlets and the fierceness of their protective parents. There were moments that reminded me a bit of Owl Babies, which is high praise indeed. Recommended to young owl lovers, and to anyone looking for children's books utilizing the haiku form.… (more)