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Meine Reisen mit Clara
Sie wog 2300 Kilogramm, fraß Orangen und traf den König von Frankreich. Ihr Name war Clara, sie war ein Nashorn, und sie war meine Freundin. Dies ist unsere wahre Geschichte.
30 pages, Hardcover
First published September 10, 2007
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April 20, 2021
Wow - I had no idea that a rhinoceros toured Europe in the 1740’s! Another interesting story told in a children’s picture book. (Library(
April 25, 2016
I loved this book! There is a strong emphasis on history and geography in Europe. The reader can learn a lot about rhinos, Europe, and point of view. The book is written in a clever way with rich picture support. It is also a great way for students to begin to see and use primary documents. It is definitely a complex picture book, the text and the pictures and secondary texts are useful in creating an interesting and engaging picture book for upper elementary.
I would use this book in many different ways and content areas. The book touches on point of view and primary documents which would be useful in enriching literature studies. It would also be a great text to learn more about Europe and historical figures. It also opens up discussions about learning about exotic animals or other things. It would also be an interesting book to discuss animal rights.
This is a WOW book because the text and picture support are beautiful. They are really engaging and interesting and right in that sweet spot for upper elementary. The text also covers a wide variety of European history and concepts.
I would use this book in many different ways and content areas. The book touches on point of view and primary documents which would be useful in enriching literature studies. It would also be a great text to learn more about Europe and historical figures. It also opens up discussions about learning about exotic animals or other things. It would also be an interesting book to discuss animal rights.
This is a WOW book because the text and picture support are beautiful. They are really engaging and interesting and right in that sweet spot for upper elementary. The text also covers a wide variety of European history and concepts.
April 6, 2020
Very interesting story that I would have never encountered outside a picture book.
January 2, 2008
To an adult this the odd but amazing true story of an orphaned rhinoceros who was adopted by a dutch sea captain in the late 1730's. Clara the rhinoceros travels by ship from India to Holland and later makes a European tour in which she becomes a traveling phenomena, inspiring works of art, hairstyles, china, coins and visits from royalty. While the book indicates that Clara weighs 5000 pounds and eats 60 pounds of hay and 15 buckets of water every day, it does not give the background information that puts the tour into the context of world travel in 1746. How long did it take to travel from India to Holland and how much space was required to store the fresh water and hay to feed Clara? or how much was known about exotic animals from India, Africa and the Far East? If the book were a little longer and gave practical information about caring for a rhinoceros it would be more meaningful to child readers.
December 14, 2007
I actually liked this book quite a lot. It's a picture book that tells the true story of a rhinoceros that toured Europe in the 18th century. The illustrations are funny and appropriate, showing diary entries, famous paintings of Clara, etc. I would have loved this book if it only had included an author's note, but alas. There is none to be found. What were they thinking? :(
October 24, 2012
YES YES YES
the true story of a rhino named clara and her travels across europe
the true story of a rhino named clara and her travels across europe
March 8, 2010
I really am entirely smitten by this book.
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