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Town Mouse and the Country Mouse by Helen Ward (2012, Hardcover)

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Product Identifiers

PublisherCandlewick Press

ISBN-100763660981

ISBN-139780763660987

eBay Product ID (ePID)113096475

Product Key Features

Book TitleTown Mouse and the Country Mouse

Number of Pages48 Pages

LanguageEnglish

Publication Year2012

TopicAnimals / Mice, Hamsters, Guinea Pigs, Etc., Fairy Tales & Folklore / General, General, Animals / General, Lifestyles / City & Town Life

IllustratorYes, Ward, Helen

GenreJuvenile Fiction

AuthorHelen Ward

FormatHardcover

Dimensions

Item Height0.5 in

Item Weight19.9 Oz

Item Length9.4 in

Item Width11.5 in

Additional Product Features

Intended AudienceJuvenile Audience

ReviewsA splendid retelling of Aesop's familiar fable. . . .Sumptuous watercolor illustrations enhance the rural/urban juxtaposition with luminous close-ups of country mouse immersed in the seasonal flora and fauna of the English countryside and overwhelmed by the "noise and bustle and hum" of a 1930s-era city at Christmas. The richly detailed illustrations invite and reward close inspection. A visual stunner. -Kirkus Reviews (starred review) Brief, beautifully descriptive text placed amid charming watercolor illustrations. . . Ward's lush pastoral illustrations bring out the deep contrasts between rural and city life. As the city cousin describes the "noise and bustle and hum" of his home, the accompanying painting shows a huge, shining harvest moon resting on a field of wheat sheaves and branches of plump blueberries and golden apples. City scenes are busy with tall, sprawling buildings and their leaded windows; armloads of Christmas gifts and ornaments; overladen sweet tables. This retelling, closely based on the original short fable, is a worthy addition to any collection. -School Library Journal (starred review), A splendid retelling of Aesop's familiar fable. . . .Sumptuous watercolor illustrations enhance the rural/urban juxtaposition with luminous close-ups of country mouse immersed in the seasonal flora and fauna of the English countryside and overwhelmed by the "noise and bustle and hum" of a 1930s-era city at Christmas. The richly detailed illustrations invite and reward close inspection. A visual stunner. --Kirkus Reviews (starred review) Brief, beautifully descriptive text placed amid charming watercolor illustrations. . . Ward's lush pastoral illustrations bring out the deep contrasts between rural and city life. As the city cousin describes the "noise and bustle and hum" of his home, the accompanying painting shows a huge, shining harvest moon resting on a field of wheat sheaves and branches of plump blueberries and golden apples. City scenes are busy with tall, sprawling buildings and their leaded windows; armloads of Christmas gifts and ornaments; overladen sweet tables. This retelling, closely based on the original short fable, is a worthy addition to any collection. --School Library Journal (starred review) Ward's simple but carefully selected language is so descriptive, it's perfect for young readers. But the real star here is Ward's breathtaking watercolor illustrations; her play on light and perspective make each turn of the page a delight. The detail and care taken with every painting will keep readers gazing into her exquisite, colorful world long after the words have been read. --Library Media Connection (highly recommended) Full-bleed pages showcase Ward's blend of luscious, naturalist illustrations and flat backdrops. This updated fable pictures opposing ways of life, with farm pleasures coming out ahead. --Publishers Weekly The watercolor art is sumptuously idyllic, with both rural and urban locales looking pretty darn lovely, from the verdant meadows and freshly harvested golden fields of the country to the bright lights, finely ornamented architecture, and well-heeled residents of the city. --Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books Both country and city provide a visual treat for young eyes. But it's the time-honored message about knowing where you belong that resonates --Booklist Ward's paintings make a symphony of gold -- from the faux-gilt cover, to the sun-drenched hues of the meadows, to the glow of the city's brass elevator doors and nighttime windows lit from within. --Newsday online A pared-down, sumptuously illustrated retelling of an Aesop's fable that suggests there's no place like home. (Starred review) --Shelf Awareness for Readers

Dewey Edition22

TitleLeadingThe

Grade FromPreschool

Dewey Decimal823.92

Grade ToThird Grade

SynopsisA gorgeously illustrated and poetically written classic, set in a 1930s-era city at Christmastime Rediscover the tale of the simple country mouse, magically retold by Helen Ward. Beguiled by his cousin's amazing tales, the country mouse visits the electric city. Unfortunately the town mouse forgot to mention that the city has a lot of noise, tall buildings . . . and dangerous dogs! Helen Ward's 1930s New York at Christmas is at once gorgeous and frighteningly busy. In the end the reader understands both why the town mouse loves his exciting life and why the country mouse is content with his peaceful home., A gorgeously illustrated and poetically written classic, set in a 1930s-era city at Christmastime Rediscover the tale of the simple country mouse, magically retold by Helen Ward. Beguiled by his cousin's amazing tales, the country mouse visits the electric city. Unfortunately the town mouse forgot to mention that the city has a lot of noise, tall buildings . . . and dangerous dogs Helen Ward's 1930s New York at Christmas is at once gorgeous and frighteningly busy. In the end the reader understands both why the town mouse loves his exciting life and why the country mouse is content with his peaceful home.