Biscuits in the Cupboard

by Barbara Nichol, Phillipe Beha (Illustrator)

Overview

Biscuits In The Cupboard is published by Fitzhenry and Whiteside.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780773759367
Publisher:	Fitzhenry & Whiteside, Limited
Publication date:	09/28/1998
Edition description:	Reprint
Pages:	32
Product dimensions:	5.50(w) x 8.50(h) x 0.30(d)
Age Range:	3 - 7 Years

About the Author

Text by Barbara Nichol.

Illustrated by Phillipe Beha.

Editorial Reviews

An endearing cast of canine characters share their reflections and thoughts in this wonderful collection of poems and rhymes that children of all ages will enjoy. The poems are presented in groups of two and more, each group sharing a common theme. Those in the group "First Poems," for example, share the elements of quality poems for the young-rhythm and rhyme. Older children, on the other hand, will delight in the riddles presented in another group of poems. The funny, cartoon-like illustrations are an added bonus. Like a favorite ice-cream store, there's one here for everyone to enjoy. An excellent choice, particularly for those children who dislike poetry and reluctant readers!

Children's Literature - Shalini Murthy

K-Gr 4Does anyone ever think about how dogs feel about fetching all those balls humans throw? Nichol does in her poem, "Lazy Dog": "My grievance is so very small/I'm tempted to forget it./But when it's you who threw the ball/Why must I go and get it?" This appealing collection of canine poetry is written entirely from a dog's point of view. Thus, the selections cover such subjects as fleas, rolling over, and a walk in the park. Many are joyous: "Dish and bowl/Dish and bowl/Do I love you?/Heart and soul!" Others require readers to think about the animal's perspective. Beha's lively cartoon illustrations are reminiscent of Quentin Blake's work. Their whimsical quality perfectly complements the humorous tone of the poems. Pair some of these rhymes with selections from Joanna Cole and Stephanie Calmenson's Give a Dog a Bone (Scholastic, 1996) or give equal time to felines with Nancy Larrick's Cats Are Cats (Philomel, 1988) or Myra Cohn Livingston's Cat Poems (Holiday, 1987). Children will find this doggie collection a delight, and will exercise their imaginations as they think about life through a dog's eyes.Robin L. Gibson, Muskingum County Library System, Zanesville, OH

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