Official Review: Elizabeth Munk's Forest Edge Adventure

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I like the fact that this children's book included a glossary and is both entertaining and educational.
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Thanks for your enthralling and detailed review of this fascinating book. I am glad that it has very many lessons that readers will eventually carry after reading it.
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A children's book that sees nature and the woods through the eyes of a chipmunk and how important wooded areas are for them sounds like a delightful and educational book. Thanks for the educational review!
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Great review! I like how much detail, and creativity is used to describe this children's book, and I think it will inspire many people to read Elizabeth Munk's Forest Edge Adventure.
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This is such a wonderful book that will allow kids and adults to learn about chipmunks. The author and illustrator have done a fantastic job in bringing the story to life. My nephew, an animal lover, will definitely enjoy reading this with me. Thank you for this lovely review.
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Thanks for the review, This does sound like a fun book for children. I like that it teaches more about nature and also touched on the topic of recycling. even though you recommend it for children aged 7 and up I might get it for my 5-year-old.
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This book could be a lovely gift for young children. The fact that this book contains no errors is wowww!
Great review!
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Thanks for your review! Your descriptions of the illustrations put a smile to my face. :)
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I agree with this review! This is such a cute book!! It gave me a feel of Winnie the Pooh and Peter Rabbit. This is a book I would read to my nieces and nephews! Wonderfully cute book of the day!
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I fancy reading children books. 99% of children books that I've read are funny and hilarious. I like that the story "showcased a contagious enthusiasm for adventure and nature" that "can motivate children to enjoy the outdoors and inspire them to experience new things." I'm sure his book won't disappoint. I will read the book.
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Thank you for sharing your review with us. Your enthusiasm for this book is catching, and I will definitely be adding it to my reading list for my nephews and nieces. I love the fact that it focuses on outdoor adventure through the eyes of little forest critters.
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I agree with the reviewer that the illustrations from the book are beautiful. The chipmunk family are certainly loveable. Thanks for the review.
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This children's book sounds delightful. It seems reading this along with kids would be pretty useful in terms of them learning about chipmunks. Further, the book also has insightful messages incorporated in the storyline. Thank you for the amazing review.
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Post by Dragenfly »

This was such a cute story. I can tell that the rest of this story will bring some type of life lesson for children to learn. The illustration was very creative also. I'd like to read the whole story ! You did a great job on the review. Very informative.
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A very interesting children book full of adveñture. Congratulations on BOTD. Thanks for the amazing review.
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