Product Description

Similes set off an exciting chase scene in an adventure in language arts. Rufus the fox is up to something. He runs across the meadow as fast as lightning, sneaks up to Babette like a thief in the night, and roars like a lion. Babette, mad as a hornet, chases Rufus all over town. But is Rufus being chased or is he actually leading Babette to a surprise destination? Rufus sure is crazy--crazy like a fox! Sure to make the reader as happy as a clam, this bright simile story also includes a clear explanation of similes and shows how to include similes in a story.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #29285 in Books
• Published on: 2009-07
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 31 pages

Features

• ISBN13: 9780823422487
• Condition: NEW
• Notes: Brand New from Publisher. No Remainder Mark.
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From School Library Journal
Kindergarten-Grade 2—Rufus, a spunky fox in suspenders, rudely startles his friend Babette, a lamb, by roaring "like…a lion." She gets "mad…as a hornet" and chases him, and he eventually leads her to her surprise birthday party. Leedy relates this narrative entirely through similes. Her illustrations emphasize the comparisons as each protagonist is amusingly transformed from one object into another. Children may participate by guessing the upcoming change at each page turn. Apart from the main narrative, animal spectators offer up alternative descriptions of events as they unfold. Leedy includes an explanation of this figure of speech and an invitation for readers to create their own similes. Her vivid illustrations, filled with movement and wide-eyed creatures, will entertain readers. A pleasing addition to any collection.—Jayne Damron, Farmington Community Library, MI
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Review
*"The brilliantly colored digital illustrations cleverly depict the similes....As welcome as springtime to teachers, aspiring writers and any who appreciate wordplay." (Kirkus Reviews (starred review) )

About the Author
Loreen Leedy has many kinds of friends--relatives, school friends, neighborhood friends, and friends she has met through work. She writes and illustrates books in her studio in Winter Park, Florida. When not at her drawing board, she's exercising, eating out, and going to the movies. Her other books include the following: 2x2=BOO!, Who's Who in my Family?, The Edible Pyramid, Fraction Action. She lives in Chuluota, FL. Visit her on the web at www.loreenleedy.com.

Customer Reviews

Second, no THIRD Grader Seal of Approval!
This book is about a fox named Rufus and a sheep named Babette, who Rufus is chasing, yet who is catching whom?

Cleverly written, this story follows the tale of two critters with many encounters and a surprise ending.

My son gives it his Third Grader's Seal of Approval as he says he learned many expressions while laughing all the way. Excellent for story time as well as independent reading, with great artistic pictures, this is a gift-worthy book.