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The Boy Who Drew Cats: A Japanese Folktale
In this mystical adventure, follow Kenji on an intriguing journey that leads to a mysterious mountain, an eerie, abanonded temple, and the threat of the terrible Goblin Rat. Clement's beautifully executed paintings add a rich drama to the story. Full color.
Hardcover, 32 pages
Published
January 1st 1994
by Dial
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Well, I have to say that I didn't enjoy this version of _The Boy Who Drew Cats_ as much as the first one I read by Margaret Hodges.
Because this is an old, old folktale, writers who retell this tale can add as much or as little as s/he likes, I suppose. Having read the Hodges version first, this version by Levine feels bogged down with extra details that the reader doesn't necessarily need. Also, the pictures in the Hodges version are much neater!
All in all, the reader gets the idea of the origi...more
Because this is an old, old folktale, writers who retell this tale can add as much or as little as s/he likes, I suppose. Having read the Hodges version first, this version by Levine feels bogged down with extra details that the reader doesn't necessarily need. Also, the pictures in the Hodges version are much neater!
All in all, the reader gets the idea of the origi...more
This book arrived in a Mythology, Fairy Tales & Folklore bookbox from k00kaburra. It was added to the box by GoryDetails. I was captivated by the lovely cover and knew I had to read it before passing it on.
What a wonderful fairy tale. I loved it. The illustrations are beautiful. I only hope Kenji was eventually reunited with his mother and brothers -- because with that ending it is perfect.
What a wonderful fairy tale. I loved it. The illustrations are beautiful. I only hope Kenji was eventually reunited with his mother and brothers -- because with that ending it is perfect.
My favorite fairy tales are the magical mysterious ones and this is one of my favorites. Frédéric Clément's version brings out the best in this tale.
Would not recommend this book to young students. Found this book suited for older students because at times the illustrations were graphic.
Fantastic!!
Gorgeous illustrations add more meaning to this Japanese tale.
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Arthur A. Levine is the U.S. editor of the phenomenally successful Harry Potter series.
Levine grew up in Elmont, on the fringes of New York City. In 1984, Levine joined the staff of the publishing house G.P. Putnam's Sons. While at Putnam's, Levine edited several books, including Rafe Shannon's The Rough-Face Girl and two Caldecott award-winning titles: Officer Buckle and His Dog Gloria and Mi...more
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Levine grew up in Elmont, on the fringes of New York City. In 1984, Levine joined the staff of the publishing house G.P. Putnam's Sons. While at Putnam's, Levine edited several books, including Rafe Shannon's The Rough-Face Girl and two Caldecott award-winning titles: Officer Buckle and His Dog Gloria and Mi...more
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