Opposites attract?but can they work together? When Gnu says that there?s a cave filled with diamonds across the river, Shrew is intrigued. But Gnu seems to be all talk, fantasizing about riches yet di
Opposites attract?but can they work together?
When Gnu says that there?s a cave filled with diamonds across the river, Shrew is intrigued. But Gnu seems to be all talk, fantasizing about riches yet dismissing all of Shrew?s suggestions. As Gnu dreams his days away, tossing out one big idea after another, Shrew spends his nights trying to make those dreams a reality. Can Gnu?s big ideas and Shrew?s hard work make something remarkable happen?
In this entertaining spin on ?The Ant and the Grasshopper? that values the roles of both dreamers and doers, author Danny Schnitzlein?s deadpan storytelling is perfectly complemented by illustrator Anca Sandu?s humorous artwork.
?Schnitzlein keeps readers aware of the yin and yang of the characters? relationship without judging them, employing a pleasing pattern of language and syntax?and a few unexpected twists?. Fun, a few surprises, and something to ponder.??Kirkus Reviews
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?Sandu?s cheerful, digitally colored pencil illustrations contain plenty of amusing details, wonderfully capturing the different energies of the characters. Schnitzlein?s humorous story surprises in its sympathy toward both characters?.a refreshing demonstration of different approaches and a friendship that transcends those contrasts.? ?Booklist
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?This is not the usual story of industry triumphing over sloth?.it?s refreshing to see a fable in which a generous spirit mitigates the usual ?gotcha? ending.? ?Publishers Weekly
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Best STEM Books / ASEE / ITEEA / NSTA / SEPA / CBC / 2021
Children's Gallery Award (nominee) / National Christian School Association / 2021-2022
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