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Reviewed on September 1, 2002
K-Gr 2 Writing in the style of a folktale, Davol employs traditional elements in her phrasing, use of repetition, and sound effects. Papa herds sheep and Mama cooks and weaves. One day, Mama sends her son to pick strawberries in the forest. He meets a hungry snake and the two make a trade-strawberries for stories. Another day, Mama sends her daughter to pick raspberries. She, too, meets the snake, makes a tra...Log In or Sign Up to Read More



