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One Day in the Eucalyptus, Eucalyptus Tree by Daniel Bernstrom and illustrated by Brendan Wenzel is a fun picture book for the 4 to 8 crowd.
One Day in the leaves of the eucalyptus tree hung a scare in the air where no eye could see, when along skipped a boy with a whirly-twirly toy, to the shade of the eucalyptus, eucalyptus tree.
Join a shifty serpent, a clever little boy, and a disappearing cast of animals in a cumulative tale that will have children captivated.
Daniel Bernstrom’s original folktale combines the delightful feel of Kipling, the musicality of Peter and the Wolf, and the fun and delight of Simms Taback, while Brendan Wenzel’s sumptuous palette brings together a world of color, movement, and character that is rarely seen.
Check out the super cute book trailer video below.
As you can see from the video one day the boy is gobbled right up by the snake! This little boy has not yet admitted defeat and encourages the snake to keep on eating and fill his tummy with more tasty treats. His stomach gets more full with each animal that is eaten and of course the hope is the boy will escape in the end! A cute, rhyming book with thankfully a happy ending. Kids will love the build up to the final escape!
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