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Carolinda Clatter!
By Gerstein, Mordicai
Publishers Summary:
- ISBN
- 978-1-59643-063-1
- Publisher
- Roaring Brook
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School Library Journal
Reviewed on November 1, 2005
Gr 2-4 The last giant on Earth has fallen hopelessly in love with the moon. Despite his desperate entreaties, which last for 5000 years, the moon ignores him. In despair, he lies down and weeps for another 10,000 years. Hugene eventually falls asleep and is gradually transformed into a grassy mountain. One hundred thousand years later, people build a town on him, but they live in total silence so as not to wake him. When Carolinda Clatter is born, however, she makes noise of every kind, despite everyone's warni...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
Horn Book Magazine
Reviewed on September 1, 2005
Gerstein brings his spirited storytelling style to this original fable about "a lonely giant who fell in love with the moon." The first few double-page spreads span thousands of years as the lovesick giant attempts to woo the uninterested moon. The pages' blue hues give way to green as the disheartened giant, now sleeping, is transformed into the earth itself over the course of many more t...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
