Title
Louise Builds A Boat,New
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Product Descriptionlouise Imagines Building Her Ideal Boat, One With A Wooden Deck For Games, A Crow'S Nest For Watching Dolphins, And A Figurehead To Paintfrom Publishers Weeklyas Promised In Louise Builds A House , The Enterprising Heroine Returns, Ready Here To Construct A Boat. Louise First Concerns Herself With The Bare Necessities, And A Sturdy Wooden Deck, A Mast And A Crow'S Nest Are Put In Place. Next She Fashions Signal Flags, 'To Dress The Boat.' These Colorful Nautical Pennants Are Also A Means Of Spelling Out Simple Messages That Cleverly Augment The Storythe Key To Their Interpretation Is Provided On The Endpapers. As Louise Basks In Her Cabin Under Portholes Revealing A Starry Night Sky, The Signal Flags On Deck Spell Out 'Twinkle, Twinkle.' This Perfect Companion To Pfanner'S Earlier Work Continues The Simple Concept Of Imaginative Building While Maintaining A Distinct Character And Charm Of Its Own. Rendered In Nononsense Primary Colors That Reflect Louise'S Determination, The Amusing Artwork Is Replete With Interesting Details. Ages 36.Copyright 1990 Reed Business Information, Inc.From School Library Journalin A Companion Volume To Louise Builds A House (Orchard, 1989), And With An Identical Format, Louise Now Builds A Sailboat. She Introduces Each Part Of The Boat On The Lefthand Pages And Then Explains Its Practical And Imaginative Uses On The Right. Her Boat Will Have A Crow'S Nest To Watch Dolphins Play, A Gangplank For Diving Practice, An Anchor, A Figurehead, A Galley, A Dinghy, And Sails. And When It'S Done, Louise Will Sail Around The World To Visit Friends. Added Interest Is Provided By Signal Flags, Which Can Be Decoded By Using A Key On The Endpapers, And That Adds Another Dimension To The Story (But One Spells 'Diva' Instead Of 'Dive'). Pfanner Uses Primarybright Colors And Simple Figures Surrounded By Generous White Space. Clothing And Other Objects Celebrate Whimsy And A Child'S Fantasy. The Illustration Of Louise In Her Galley, In Particular, Is Reminiscent In Spirit Of Rachel Field'S 'General Store.' A Good Jumpingoff Place For Further Imaginative Explorations. Leda Schubert, Vermont Department Of Education, Montpeliercopyright 1990 Reed Business Information, Inc.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the age range for 'Louise Builds a Boat'? A: This book is suitable for children aged 3 to 6, making it a great choice for early readers and preschoolers.
- Q: What is the format of 'Louise Builds a Boat'? A: The book is available in a hardcover format, which provides durability for young readers.
- Q: How many pages does 'Louise Builds a Boat' have? A: The book contains a total of 32 pages.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Louise Builds a Boat'? A: 'Louise Builds a Boat' is authored by Louise Pfanner.
- Q: What are the main themes of the book? A: The book focuses on themes of imagination, creativity, and building, as Louise constructs her ideal boat.
- Q: Does the book include any interactive elements? A: Yes, the book features signal flags that can be decoded using a key provided on the endpapers, adding an interactive dimension to the story.
- Q: Is 'Louise Builds a Boat' a standalone book? A: No, it is a companion volume to 'Louise Builds a House,' featuring the same character and a similar format.
- Q: What condition is the used book in? A: The used book is listed in 'Good Condition,' indicating that it is well-preserved and suitable for reading.
- Q: What is the publication date of 'Louise Builds a Boat'? A: The book was published on January 1, 1990.
- Q: What kind of illustrations can be found in the book? A: The illustrations are rendered in primary colors and feature simple figures surrounded by generous white space, enhancing the whimsical nature of the story.