Elizabite Adventures of a carnivorous plant

H. A. Rey, 1898-1977

Book - 1990

Elizabite, an unusual Venus flytrap, bites everything in sight and finally wins fame by capturing a burglar.

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Genres
Picture books
Published
Hamden, Conn. : Linnet Books c1990, c1942.
Language
English
Main Author
H. A. Rey, 1898-1977 (-)
Physical Description
unpaged : ill
ISBN
9780208022882
9780395977026
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Review by School Library Journal Review

K-Gr 3-Since her debut in 1942, Elizabite, the carnivorous plant, has maintained her appeal and popularity with very young readers. Elizabite, created by H.A. Rey, author of Curious George, is a unique carnivorous plant who devours whatever encroaches within her space. A barbed wire fence doesn't even impede her eating. She finally earns a place of honor in the local zoo after becoming a real heroine. With exciting musical accompaniment and expressive reading, the written story takes on an added dimension of spirit, suspense, and stimulation. Listeners will identify with Elizabite, and scream with delight when Scotty loses his tail and cheer when the burglar is caught. The reading is spirited and at a pace specifically geared to fledgling readers. The rhyming format of the story intensifies a melodious tone and helps children to read, comprehend, and enjoy the story. Youngsters who experience some difficulty in reading and those whose native language is not English will benefit greatly from both oral and written presentations. For all elementary school library media centers and public library collections, this read-along program will be a valuable asset.-Patricia Mahoney Brown, Benjamin Franklin Elementary School, Kenmore, NY (c) Copyright 2010. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.

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Review by Horn Book Review

Elizabite, a Venus's-flytrap, has the irritating habit of biting just about everyone and anything that gets near enough. She proves her worth one night, however, when those jaws clamp down on a burglar. Both art and rhyming text are replete with Rey's characteristic jaunty, sly humor. From HORN BOOK Spring 2000, (c) Copyright 2010. The Horn Book, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.

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