The Little Scarecrow Boy - Couverture rigide

Brown, Margaret Wise

Couverture rigide

ISBN 10 : 0060262842 ISBN 13 : 9780060262846

Editeur : HarperCollins, 1998

Synopsis

The Little Scarecrow Boy "The Little Scarecrow Boy" is a timeless story about things children cherish - family, home, and their pla ce in the world. It tells of the lessons he learns from his scarecrow father, until he decides to test his knowledge and himself. Full description

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur :

The celebrated author of Goodnight Moon and The Runaway Bunny joins forces with the Caldecott Medalist of Smoky Night to tell this tender story about loving and enduring family relationships.

With words by the renowned Margaret Wise Brown and illustrations by David Diaz, this treasured picture book tells the tale of a little scarecrow boy and the lessons he learns from his scarecrow father about the world—until he decides to test his knowledge and himself.

This tender and funny story celebrates the tradition of passing knowledge from one generation to the next, and the exuberance of reaching one’s potential. Especially perfect for sharing during the Halloween season.

“The scarecrow boy will enchant young readers. He may be made of straw, but he is all heart—and so is this picture book.” —Publishers Weekly

“A sunny coming-of-age story.” —School Library Journal

Présentation de l'éditeur :

"Once upon a time in a cornfield there lived a scarecrow and his scarecrow wife and their little scarecrow boy." So begins Margaret Wise Brown's long lost treasure about a little scarecrow boy and the lessons he learns from his scarecrow father every day of the world, until the time he decides to test his knowledge and himself. Published here for the first time as a picture book, The Little Scarecrow Boy is a timeless story about the things children cherish family, home, and their place in the world. Tender and funny, it celebrates the tradition of passing knowledge from one generation to the next, and the exuberance that comes with reaching one's full potential. Known for his stunning design and breathtaking craftsmanship, Caldecott medal recipient, David Diaz declares an entirely new direction with The Little Scarecrow Boy. He perfectly captures the essence of this all-but-forgotten gem of a story with a bright palette and a remarkably fresh, childlike view of the world.

À propos de cette édition

• Éditeur: HarperCollins
• Date d'édition: 1998
• ISBN 10: 0060262842
• ISBN 13: 9780060262846
• Reliure: Relié
• Nombre de pages: 40
• Illustrateur: Diaz David