Journey of Oliver K. Woodman (Bccb Blue Ribbon Picture Book Awards (Awards)) - Hardcover

Pattison, Darcy

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0152023291 ISBN 13: 9780152023294

Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, 2003

Synopsis

Hardcover. Pub Date: 2003 Pages: 56 Publisher: Harcourt Childrens Books Have you seen Oliver K. Woodman you'd know if you had-he's made of wood and he's on a spectacular cross-Country Journey. Folks of all sorts guide Oliver along the way and report back in letters and postcards to his friend Uncle Ray. After all. there's a lot of road-and adventure!-between South Carolina and California. Oliver's been spotted truckin 'in Texas. riding in a Utah parade. and scaring off bears in the California redwoods. Where will he show up next Read the letters. Follow the map. And buckle up for a road trip you'll never forget! Oliver K. Woodman. a man made of wood. takes a remarkable journey across America. as told through the letters and postcards of those he meets along the way.

About this title

Product Description:

From South Carolina to California, Oliver K. Woodman, a man made of wood, sets out on a cross-country journey down long winding roads and across vast plains while constantly sending letters and postcards back to Uncle Ray to keep him informed of his great experiences, from marching in a parade in Utah to hitching a ride in a truck in Texas. 25,000 first printing.

Review:

..".it's plain that Oliver has a great personality and should be making a returnn trip."

..."it's plain that Oliver has a great personality and should be making a return trip."

.,."it''s plain that Oliver has a great personality and should be making a return trip."

star "Wonderful . . . All geography lessons should be this much fun."--Kirkus Reviews (starred)
star "A mini-quest complete with adventure, danger, and suspense. Youngsters will delight in the whimsy."--The Bulletin (starred)

About this edition

• Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
• Publication date: 2003
• ISBN 10: 0152023291
• ISBN 13: 9780152023294
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 56
• Illustrator: Cepeda Joe