Can I read The Day the Babies Crawled Away on EtoBox?

The Day the Babies Crawled Away by Rathmann, Peggy is a work of fiction available to read on EtoBox.

What is The Day the Babies Crawled Away about?

<p><P>What a lovely day at the fair. Children lining up for pony rides . . . moms and dads in a pie-eating contest . . . babies chasing butterflies . . . babies heading for the trees . . . I SAY! Where are those babies GOING? Only a small boy sees them leaving and follows as the babies chase butterflies in trees, frogs in a bog, even bats in a cave, ignoring pleas to come back. But not to worry, our hero saves the day, making sure that all the babies get home safely from their appealing adventures. <P>Caldecott Medal winner Peggy Rathmann has created a highly original story told in a lilting text and a bold new style with classic black silhouettes against stunning skies of many colors that change and glow as afternoon turns into evening.</p><h3>The New York Times</h3><p>The book itself is a pleasure, despite the hype. Rathmann does not let us down by resting on her artistic laurels and repeating herself. She is a real illustrator, who believes that pictures should illuminate, animate and follow the words that inspire them. For this reasonable reason, each of her books has a different look. This latest -- Rathmann calls it a ''ballad'' about a young child who saves five babies from

Who reads The Day the Babies Crawled Away?

Author

Rathmann, Peggy

Publisher

G.P. Putnam's Sons Books for Young Readers

Published

2003

Language

EN

ISBN

9780399231964

Category

work of fiction

Subjects

Children'S, Crafts & Hobbies, Fiction

Rating

4.04 / 5 (825 ratings)

Updated

2026-03-14