We went looking,

by Aileen Fisher

For a young reader, a nice little nature study book. Helps little ones start to identify things viewed in nature. The words are simple such We went looking for BADGER, we went looking north and south. but we only saw a Woodchuck with a whistle in his mouth." The illustrations are detailed and engaging. Lots to look at and identify. The drawings are more realistic in nature. The book covers such things and grackle, lizard, hornet, sparrow, and much more, all the while as they are still looking fo "Badger," using repetition to aid learning. Nice little read aloud for toddlers to preschool and up.

25 pages, Hardcover

First published June 1, 1968

About the author

Aileen Lucia Fisher was an American writer of more than a hundred children's books, including poetry, picture books in verse, prose about nature and America, biographies, Bible themed books, plays, and articles for magazines and journals. Her poems have been anthologized many times and are frequently used in textbooks. In 1978 she was awarded the second National Council of Teachers of English Award for Excellence in Poetry for Children.

Reviews

[Jolynne Dougherty · Rating 4 out of 5]

Beautiful illustrations and picturesque speech. A frog with eyes in turrets and a Snail with eyes on horns. Robust vocabulary. It's a charming book all around.

[Bree · Rating 5 out of 5]

Notes:
written in rhyme with a few lines and beautiful nature art on each page; all kids with a love for animals and the outdoors will enjoy this treasure