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It's a spring morning, and Miss Mingo and her class are ready to hike up High Hill to visit the weather station. Groundhog predicts the weather will be perfect. But as the animals climb, the temperature does, too, and Panda seeks shade while Hippo starts sweating red (it's normal!). From hail and winds to rain and a sudden chill, everyone from Ant to Alligator is learning about crazy atmospheric changes. Sprinkled with facts about weather and animal habits, this charming class trip will bring sunny smiles.

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Packed with fascinating details and realistic classmate interactions, it's a treat for animal lovers.--Publishers Weekly

Packed with fascinating details and realistic classmate interactions, it's a treat for animal lovers. --Publishers Weekly Harper's watercolor-and-ink illustrations marvelously convey emotion as well as personality... The appealing story and wide array of weather facts make this a breath of fresh air to round out and add interest to weather units that are heavy in nonfiction titles. --Kirkus Reviews The watercolor and ink illustrations add a splash of color and humor to the story. The individual personalities and feelings of the characters are evident by their expressive faces. The story is supplemented by brief facts about animals and the weather. --School Library Journal

Packed with fascinating details and realistic classmate interactions, it's a treat for animal lovers.--Publishers Weekly Harper's watercolor-and-ink illustrations marvelously convey emotion as well as personality... The appealing story and wide array of weather facts make this a breath of fresh air to round out and add interest to weather units that are heavy in nonfiction titles.--Kirkus Reviews The watercolor and ink illustrations add a splash of color and humor to the story. The individual personalities and feelings of the characters are evident by their expressive faces. The story is supplemented by brief facts about animals and the weather.--School Library Journal

Packed with fascinating details and realistic classmate interactions, it's a treat for animal lovers. -Publishers Weekly Harper's watercolor-and-ink illustrations marvelously convey emotion as well as personality... The appealing story and wide array of weather facts make this a breath of fresh air to round out and add interest to weather units that are heavy in nonfiction titles. -Kirkus Reviews The watercolor and ink illustrations add a splash of color and humor to the story. The individual personalities and feelings of the characters are evident by their expressive faces. The story is supplemented by brief facts about animals and the weather. -School Library Journal

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