Raccoon Tune

Nancy Shaw; illustrated by Howard Fine

Henry Holt and Co.

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A family of mischievous raccoons rifles through sleeping people’s trash in search of treats.

"Moonlight
June night,
Just-right-for-raccoon night—
Not too dark,
Not too bright,
As we look for treats."

And look, indeed, they do! A precocious family of raccoons prowls around the neighborhood, making a ruckus until they find a supper that’s truly “delish.”

This rollicking night outing, in lively verse and action-filled pictures, is sure to make the young reader laugh out loud.

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Jamie  rated it  
May 30, 2009
A One State One Book choice for Michigan school children 2008-2009. The kids really enjoyed it. ...more
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Emily  rated it  
May 12, 2009
I don't know why, but Emily loves this book (maybe the rhyming pattern?), but she makes excited noises and kicks around every time I read it to her. I do think the rhymes are fun. ...more
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Caitlin  rated it  
Dec 18, 2011
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to be a raccoon, foraging in neighborhoods for food once all the people have gone to bed? This rhyming poem, narrated by the raccoons and split up into its separate stanzas, explores with a family of raccoons on their nightly expedition. They find a trash ...more
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Nancy Shaw; illustrated by Howard Fine

Nancy Shaw is the author of the popular Sheep in a Jeep and its sequels. She holds degrees from the University of Michigan and Harvard University. She and her husband live in Ann Arbor, Michigan. They have two grown children.

Howard Fine is the illustrator of several books for children, including the highly successful Piggie Pie! He studied at Bucknell University and the Philadelphia College of Art. Mr. Fine lives in White Plains, New York, with his wife and three children.

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Raccoon Tune
Nancy Shaw; illustrated by Howard Fine

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Henry Holt and Co. (BYR)
Henry Holt and Co.
May 2003
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ISBN: 9780805065442
ISBN10: 080506544X
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9 x 9 inches, 32 pages, Full-color illustrations throughout
Age Range: 3 to 7
Grade Range: p to 2 Information for Librarians

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