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"The Fool of the World and the Flying Ship" and "Big Chickens"
One is a traditional fairy tale and the other is lots of fun.
The Fool of the World and the Flying Ship
4 stars
Author: Arthur Ransome
Illustrator: Uri Shulevitz
Although this version is retold from a Russian tale, it is similar to ones in the European tradition where the youngest succeeds when the elders fail.
A Czar announces the one who brings him a flying ship will marry his lovely daughter. Two brothers insist they can succeed and set off never to be heard of again. The youngest brother, one long considered to be a fool, decides he will try.
He meets many strange people and overcomes several challenges set by the Czar.
The illustrations preserve a Russian flavor for the tale in the dress, landscapes and people. They are filled with details and interesting to explore on their own.
Big Chickens
5 stars
Author: Leslie Helakoski
Illustrator: Henry Cole
Four big hens panic at the sight of a wolf, tumbling into each other, out of their coop and head for the woods. They get into several difficulties, each one triggering the four to tumble into each other and so fall into trouble again. When they finally face the wolf, the ending is not the expected wolf dinner. this is one fun, funny book, especially if you have ever owned chickens.
The illustrations are big, bold, colorful and full of fun. The expressions on the faces of the hens are fantastic.
The Fool of the World and the Flying Ship
4 stars
Author: Arthur Ransome
Illustrator: Uri Shulevitz
Although this version is retold from a Russian tale, it is similar to ones in the European tradition where the youngest succeeds when the elders fail.
A Czar announces the one who brings him a flying ship will marry his lovely daughter. Two brothers insist they can succeed and set off never to be heard of again. The youngest brother, one long considered to be a fool, decides he will try.
He meets many strange people and overcomes several challenges set by the Czar.
The illustrations preserve a Russian flavor for the tale in the dress, landscapes and people. They are filled with details and interesting to explore on their own.
Big Chickens
5 stars
Author: Leslie Helakoski
Illustrator: Henry Cole
Four big hens panic at the sight of a wolf, tumbling into each other, out of their coop and head for the woods. They get into several difficulties, each one triggering the four to tumble into each other and so fall into trouble again. When they finally face the wolf, the ending is not the expected wolf dinner. this is one fun, funny book, especially if you have ever owned chickens.
The illustrations are big, bold, colorful and full of fun. The expressions on the faces of the hens are fantastic.
