About this title: Pinduli's mama has always told her that she's the most beautiful hyena ever. But Dog, Lion, and Zebra don't think so. Why else would they make her feel so rotten about her big ears, her fuzzy mane, and her wiggly stripes? Poor Pinduli just wants to disappear--and she tries everything she can think of to make that happen. Yet nothing goes her way. ...
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Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Scholastic
Date Published: 2004
ISBN-13:9780439800808ISBN:0439800803
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Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Harcourt Children's Books
Date Published: 2004-09-01
ISBN-13:9780152046682ISBN:0152046682
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Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: SCHOLASTIC
Date Published: 2004
ISBN-13:9780439700009ISBN:0439700000
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Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Juventud
Date Published: 2005
ISBN-13:9788426134455ISBN:8426134459
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"Janell Cannon, who became known after her work in Stellaluna, brings Pinduli to life set in Africa. While off to hunt with her mother and promising to stay close, Pinduli ends up wandering off only to encounter a handful of animals who laugh at her looks. She proceeds to roll in the dirt and ends up convincing the animals that she is a 'ghost' who has come for them. They confess their wrongdoings to this spirit and agree to make amends. Pinduli's quick thinking is quite admirable in this story for primary age learners. Her acceptance in realizing that even though she is different, she is still beautiful is another lifelong lesson.
Janell Cannon does an impressive job at creating another story filled with moral lessons that will stick with children for years to come. The incredible illustrations add to the beautifully written words in this book. It is written in a most delicate way that speaks to children about taking responsibility for their actions. It doesn't surprise me that Cannon hit the bestseller list yet again with this book. Year after year, my students enjoy this beautiful text and beg to hear more of her works afterwards!"
Summary: Pinduli is a young hyena living in the African savannah with Mama Hyena, who thinks she is the most beautiful hyena ever. Dog, Lion, and Zebra make fun of her ears, mane, and stripes, and Pinduli feels terrible about herself. With a few changes, Pinduli teaches all of the African animals on the savannah a lesson about hurtful words. This book is partly informational as well due to the four pages after the story that give facts about various hyenas and answers questions ("why are some animals bald?").
Review/Awards: Horn Book Guide 4/1/2005 School Library Journal 10/1/2004 Booklist 9/1/2004 Horn Book Magazine 9/1/2004 Publisher's Weekly 8/2/2004
Curriculum Connection: * A great kickoff story for learning about animals and their needs in 1st grade or for the Africa unit in 4th grade. * Teaches about hurtful words and the consequences one action can have.
"Janell Cannon takes otherwise, unlovable animals and breathes new life into them through her stories and outrageously realistic artwork. If you follow the black and white illustrations on the text pages, there is a hidden story as well. Excellent for all ages."
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