Book description
"A beautifully crafted friendship tale that's just right for storytime." --Kirkus
The perfect Fall book for kids! A poignant picture book about a scarecrow who befriends the young girl who reads to him day after day until one day he's left wondering where she is.
A scarecrow stood in the…
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Why read it?
1 author picked Hopefully the Scarecrow as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?
This picture book literally made me cry, it's so packed with emotion. In just a few hundred words, the author manages to convey true friendship, loneliness, hope, and love. It has a very subtle didactic message that kids will take away with them, without feeling like it's being forced. I love the simplicity of the plot, it's one that kids can relate to easily.
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