![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() A Hot Thirsty Day (1971), by Marjorie W.Impossible, Possum (1971), written by Ellen Conford.Library of Congress catalog records imply that these six are children's picture books. Many of the animal characters, such as those in Max & Ruby, interact with one another much as humans would, while others such as McDuff – a West Highland Terrier – take on a more realistic role as the adopted pet of a young couple. At the book's conclusion, she gains acceptance by hosting a school luncheon where everyone brings food native to their family. It is about a young Japanese kitten who is ostracized when she brings sushi in her school lunch. For example, Yoko tackles the thorny topic of racism. In the children's journal Stone Soup, Wells explained that she writes using animals because it allows her to address sophisticated, controversial topics in way children can understand and adults can accept. A common theme in Rosemary Wells' stories is the use of animal characters rather than humans. ![]()
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