Monkey Tales - Softcover

Softcover

ISBN 10: 155037530X ISBN 13: 9781550375305

Publisher: Annick Press, 1998

These stories were chosen from the folklore of regions as diverse as Africa, South America and Asia. This volume contains three classic folktales--"The Pedlar's Caps," "Big Monkey's Banana Trouble" and "Cat, Dog and Monkey"--playfully retold in strongly rhythmic, sometimes rhyming, prose. The mischievous primates strut through each tale with wit and saucy charm.

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About the Author:

Laurel Dee Gugler is a storyteller and author, sharing stories since 1988. As well as writing books such as Muddle Cuddle and Facing the Day, Laurel has written for chickaDEE and Chirp magazines.

Vlasta van Kampen has illustrated over 30 books, including My Dad Takes Care of Me (1987) and Muddle Cuddle (1997). Van Kampen's professional work also includes poster design and illustration, cassette and CD covers, and advertising and promotional work. She lives in Toronto with her husband.

Review:

Mischievous monkeys of all kinds are the main characters in these retellings of three well-known folktales from around the world... Gugler's stories are retold in a fanciful and humorous manner. Her use of poetry in some parts and the richness and rhythm of the language contribute to readers' enjoyment of the tales. Text is simple, large and easy to read, with many words and direct quotations printed in boldface type for emphasis. Van Kampen's watercolour illustrations, rendered in the bright colours of the tropical jungle-- green, fuschia, blue, yellow, purple, red-- are bold, striking and humorous, adding a playful touch to the text. This offering will delight young readers who will likely laugh out loud as they read about the monkeys' funny antics. A perfect read-aloud trio. Recommended. (Gail Hamilton Canadian Materials 1999-05-07)

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