Three fierce robbers with big black capes and tall black hats are prowling the countryside in the dead of night. They carry a blunderbuss, a pepper...
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Aug 14, 2011
Cheryl in CC NV
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Illustrations far ahead of their time. Absolutely stunning robbers & horses. I liked the red capes & hats at the end.
The transition between the (relatively) lengthy introduction to the robbers and the description of the development of their new career is a little bit clunky & abrupt. Tiffany is indeed the catalyst for the transformation, but we aren't told how she works the magic, how the robbers' change of heart comes about.
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The transition between the (relatively) lengthy introduction to the robbers and the description of the development of their new career is a little bit clunky & abrupt. Tiffany is indeed the catalyst for the transformation, but we aren't told how she works the magic, how the robbers' change of heart comes about.
So, I'm thinking some great conversation More...
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Sep 07, 2011
Heidi
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I could see how this book could scare a young child--the beginning part anyhow. The whole cloaked and dark and sneaky thing. Yeah. That can be scary. It's a nice twist in the ending, though the very end seemed a bit abrupt. A couple of illustrations that caused my eyebrow to raise (a paned window in a cave?), but otherwise I was fine. Not a book I'm in love with, but I ca see it holding its place among picture books. I'd probably do this more in a lap-read than a storytime, unless I was sure I h
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Apr 11, 2010
Ronyell
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“The Three Robbers" is a children’s book written by Tomi Ungerer and it relates the story of how three ferocious robbers became foster parents when they rescued an orphaned girl from going to her cruel aunt’s house. This book will surely be a delight for young children to read for many years to come.
Tomi Ungerer did an excellent job at writing the story of the three robbers in a comforting tone. Tomi Ungerer made the robbers reform their evil ways by putting a child in the pi More...
Tomi Ungerer did an excellent job at writing the story of the three robbers in a comforting tone. Tomi Ungerer made the robbers reform their evil ways by putting a child in the pi More...
Sep 20, 2010
Alex
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Tomi Ungerer, recipient of the Hans Christian Andersen award for illustration, and “one of the world’s most famous and best-loved children’s authors,” brings readers a fun tale that feels like something from the minds of the Brothers Grimm. It begins dark and scary, but ends with joy and happiness. The three robbers are feared throughout the land: “women fainted. Brave men ran. Dogs fled.” With their pepper-blower (for blinding the horses), their large red ax (for chopping the wheels off th
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Feb 04, 2012
Alicia
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I'm pretty sure that I read this as a child and loved it. Ungerer presents three robbers who make their way looting from people on the road but for whatever reason not spending their money. One day they "steal" a young girl from a wicked aunt and their lives are changed forever. Just the right amount of fun, this can easily be read again and again.
Jul 01, 2009
Mark
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The story itself start with a dark and depressing nuance. "Women fainted. Brave men ran. Dogs fled".
At first glance I thought, "Hey, isn't this a children's book?" But continuing my read, I realized that this is a children's book. And a good one, indeed.
Love the bold illustration and its short passage.
At first glance I thought, "Hey, isn't this a children's book?" But continuing my read, I realized that this is a children's book. And a good one, indeed.
Love the bold illustration and its short passage.
Aug 17, 2010
Arlene
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I was once on a challenged book committee because someone wanted it banned because it is violent and the robbers end up being the "good guys." Almost as good as the lady who wanted to remove a book because of the word "snot."
Aug 13, 2010
Robert
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Love this book! Love Tomi Ungerer. Glad Phaidon Press is bringing his work to a new generation. These new editions from Phaidon are done beautifully. Rich colors. Thick paper. Class act.
May 25, 2011
Charlotte
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Wow! This story looks and feels so modern! I couldn't believe it is nearly 50 years old! The illustrations are simple, bold, and engaging. The story is whimsical and timeless.
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Jun 16, 2009
'helen'
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one of the best children's books i've encountered - both illustrations and story are dark, in that way that children appreciate when learning about good/bad in the world...
Jun 12, 2010
Angela
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What an odd book... wasn't really expecting the robbers to become celebrated for their charity work. The illustrations are as dark as the story.
Jan 24, 2011
Meg
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I got this one for Charlie for the big fourth birthday. Mol, you'll have to tell me if it gets four stars from him.
May 27, 2009
Erin
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The illustrations are the highlight here, but elementary children will eat up the odd and surprising story too!
Dec 04, 2008
Tony
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Well illustrated. Not too violent, though you may have to explain what a blunderbuss is.
Apr 30, 2011
Mandy
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What a great concept. Robber's who start an orphanage. It's so bizarre it works. :)
Feb 23, 2009
Natalie
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The bold poster style illustrations are fantastic. And I love where the story goes- it's quite funny, but I wouldn't want to give it away.
It's a bit much for me to use at storytime what with ladies fainting and horses being pepper sprayed in the eyes, but an older kid would eat up the soft violence.
It's a bit much for me to use at storytime what with ladies fainting and horses being pepper sprayed in the eyes, but an older kid would eat up the soft violence.
Aug 04, 2010
Linda
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I loved this tale as a child, and it's still relevant today. Lessons of greed, thoughtlessness and generosity of spirit often go together and with these pictures and simple sentences the message is clear - but not too didactic for the kids. Wonderful read-aloud book too.
Nov 03, 2008
Yarb
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In medieval Europe, three robbers who've never thought of laundering their loot suddenly see the light and found an orphange. Great illustrations, nice moral ambiguity for kids, rather abrupt ending.
Jul 30, 2008
Tripmastermonkey
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i've been reading about mr. ungerer in a recent article in the New York Times. this is the best i've read, of four of his books, so far. great art, cute story, saved orphans
Nov 17, 2008
A classic to be sure! One that I had never read before. Starts off spooky but ends on a great note.
Feb 22, 2012
