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Samson The Hot Tub Bear: A True Story

1 review
Wendy Tokuda

Roberts Rinehart Publishers, 1998

GOOD LITTLE CHILDREN'S BOOK ON SAMSON
This is a cute little book that little children who like bears will probably like. It is illustrated with watercolor paintings by a competent artist. This book basically tells the story of Samson and how he came to be a Southern California legend. I only wish there were more than two (small) photographs of the bear. But overall, the book is short enough and well illustrated to keep the ...

Humphrey the Lost Whale

5 reviews
Wendy Tokuda, Richard Hall

Heian, 1992

The best whale "true story."
The kind of book you think of when you're looking for a good whale story. Lots of personality and drama, and a super read-aloud for kids even as young as 4. Another fun whale story is The Whale Comedian, which is more humorous and whimsical, but, like Humphrey, shows what kids like most: how we can be friends with these exciting sea creatures.

Water at the Blue Earth

1 review
Ann Howard Creel, Wendy Tokuda

Roberts Rinehart Publishers, 1998

Winner of 1999 Colorado Book Award
I am pleased to announce that Water At the Blue Earth has been awarded the 1999 Colorado Book Award, Young Adult category. Water At the Blue Earth is the story of an unlikely friendship, life on the frontier and how the protagonist, Wren, deals with complex issues and ultimately a crucial decision. Set in late 19th century Colorado, Water At the Blue Earth includes a little known yet very ...