Chicken Soup with Rice: A Book of Months (The Nutshell Library)
by Maurice Sendak
Chicken Soup with Rice: A Book of Months by Maurice Sendak holds a highly rated rating of 4.25 out of 5, based on 25.5K reader ratings. First published in 1962. The book spans 32 pages.
About Chicken Soup with Rice: A Book of Months
Maurice Sendak, the Caldecott Medal-winning creator of the iconic Where the Wild Things Are, created a warmly loved classic book of months, in verse, with Chicken Soup with Rice.This rhyming book cleverly uses a little boy’s love for soup to teach children the months of the year and features Sendak’s imaginative drawings and lyrical verses.Who says you can only slurp chicken soup with rice in cold January or freezing December? Chicken soup with rice is nice all year round!
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Maurice Sendak |
| Published | 1962 |
| Pages | 32 |
| Genres | Poetry, Fiction, Classics |
| Average Rating | 4.25 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 25,523 |
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What genre is Chicken Soup with Rice: A Book of Months?
Chicken Soup with Rice: A Book of Months is categorized as Poetry, Fiction, Classics. Its primary genre classification is Classics.
Is Chicken Soup with Rice: A Book of Months worth reading?
Based on 25.5K reader ratings, Chicken Soup with Rice: A Book of Months has an average score of 4.25 out of 5.00, which is considered "Highly Rated."
How many pages is Chicken Soup with Rice: A Book of Months?
Chicken Soup with Rice: A Book of Months has 32 pages. It is a relatively quick read.
Who wrote Chicken Soup with Rice: A Book of Months?
Chicken Soup with Rice: A Book of Months was written by Maurice Sendak. It was first published in 1962.
What is the ISBN for Chicken Soup with Rice: A Book of Months?
The ISBN-13 for Chicken Soup with Rice: A Book of Months is 9780064432540.0.
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