Every Living Thing |
Publication Information
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Author: Rylant, Cynthia |
Illustrator: |
Title: Every Living Thing |
Date: 1985 |
Publisher: Macmillan |
City: New York |
ISBN, paperback: |
ISBN, hardback: 0-689-71263-4 |
Recommended audience:
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ABE/ABLE:
Yes |
ESOL:
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Family:
Yes |
Young Adult:
Yes |
Picture:
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General Information:
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Book Type(s):
short stories
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HSE Descriptor(s):
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Summary: |
Each story in this collection features an animal, and in every case the existence of the animal helps to foster the feelings of love or compassion in the people. The stories touch upon topics such as alcoholism, aging, loneliness, and foster parenting. |
Teaching Ideas: |
Since these stories are very short, the teacher may want to read one aloud in preparation for sharing pet stories and a writing assignment. The teacher may want to analyze how the author uses language, paces the story, or develops characters. The book may preface a discussion on what it means to show love and compassion. For additional teaching ideas, see http://literacy.kent.edu/Oasis/ Pubs/0300.htm |
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