The Adventures of Brer Rabbit and Friends

by D.K. Publishing, Joel Chandler Harris (Compiler), Eric Copeland (Illustrator)

Brer Rabbit, that lovable trickster, is back. Watch him pit his wits against his wily old rival Brer Fox and a host of other colorful characters, from slow-but-wise Brer Terrapin to gossiping Miz Meadows and the gals. These ten action-packed stories are sure to make you giggle till your funny bone tingles and your sides ache.

Retold by performing storyteller Karima Amin, The Adventures of Brer Rabbit and Friends combines these classic American tales with photographs that explore their African roots and the real animals behind the characters. These stories are perfect for family reading and for children age 6 and up to read alone.

Genres: Picture Books

64 pages, Paperback

First published April 3, 2006

About the author

Dorling Kindersley (DK) is a British multinational publishing company specializing in illustrated reference books for adults and children in 62 languages. It is part of Penguin Random House, a consumer publishing company jointly owned by Bertelsmann SE & Co. KGaA and Pearson PLC. Bertelsmann owns 53% of the company and Pearson owns 47%.

Established in 1974, DK publishes a range of titles in genres including travel (including Eyewitness Travel Guides), arts and crafts, business, history, cooking, gaming, gardening, health and fitness, natural history, parenting, science and reference. They also publish books for children, toddlers and babies, covering such topics as history, the human body, animals and activities, as well as licensed properties such as LEGO, Disney and DeLiSo, licensor of the toy Sophie la Girafe. DK has offices in New York, London, Munich, New Delhi, Toronto and Melbourne.

Source: Wikipedia.

Reviews

[Paige Moss · Rating 3 out of 5]

"The Adventures of Brer Rabbit and Friends" is a delightful collection of stories that brings to life the beloved characters from traditional African American folklore. Retold by various authors and compiled into this anthology, these tales follow the mischievous and clever Brer Rabbit as he outsmarts larger and stronger foes through wit and cunning.

The book presents a series of engaging and entertaining adventures that not only entertain young readers but also impart valuable lessons about resourcefulness, quick thinking, and the consequences of one's actions. Brer Rabbit's escapades, along with the antics of characters like Brer Fox and Brer Bear, are filled with humor and clever twists that keep readers eagerly turning the pages.

What makes this collection special is its ability to blend entertainment with valuable moral lessons, teaching children important values while sparking their imagination. The vivid storytelling and lively illustrations complement the tales perfectly, making "The Adventures of Brer Rabbit and Friends" a timeless classic that continues to charm and captivate audiences of all ages.

[Sara · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is an excellent treatment of the Brer Rabbit stories for younger readers. I like the supplementary information very much: species information and the stories' roots in traditional African storytelling.

[Andrea Snyder · Rating 5 out of 5]

The adventures of Brer Rabbit and friends is a great book for the young and old. The lessons learned vary from each story that you read but the main thing each lesson taught is every action wether bad or good always has a consequence or a lesson to be learned

[Aimee · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great kids book! Wonderful Illustrations! Read is as part of the In2books program.