The Rooster Prince of Breslov

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The Rooster Prince of Breslov

About the Book

This picture book brings a light touch and engaging silliness to the story of a prince who rejects the lavish luxury of his upbringing in favor of a life as . . . a rooster. The only person who can persuade the prince to reconsider is neither a doctor nor a magician but a wise teacher who is willing to become a rooster too. Told to the author by her grandmother, who brought it from Eastern Europe a century ago, this traditional tale is accompanied by strikingly witty and graceful illustrations that add their own folkloric flavor. Author’s note.

Product Details

ISBN: 9780547505831
Imprint: Clarion Books
On Sale: Sep 13, 2010
List price: $7.99
No of pages: 32
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BISAC 1: JUVENILE FICTION / Fairy Tales & Folklore / Country & Cultural
BISAC 2: JUVENILE FICTION / Classics
BISAC 3: JUVENILE FICTION / Girls & Women
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Ann Redisch Stampler

Biography

Ann Redisch Stampler based her two books for Clarion on stories from her grandmother, who was born in Belarus and moved to the United States as a young girl. Ms. Stampler lives in Los Angeles, California, with her husband and children.

Eugene Yelchin

Biography

Eugene Yelchin is a Russian-born painter and illustrator. He received a Newbery Honor for Breaking Stalin's Nose, which he both wrote and illustrated. He lives in southern California with his family. www.eugeneyelchinbooks.com

Reviews

“Her [Stampler] witty, dialogue-based storytelling nicely dramatizes such concepts as excess, sufficiency, and the relationship between learning compassion and attaining ‘moral authority.'”–Horn Book

“Yelchin’s self-satiric figures pitch exaggeratedly forward, the rooster postures comically extreme. Stampler’ touching note demonstrates this layered tale’ openness to multiple interpretations.”–Kirkus, starred review

About the Book

This picture book brings a light touch and engaging silliness to the story of a prince who rejects the lavish luxury of his upbringing in favor of a life as . . . a rooster. The only person who can persuade the prince to reconsider is neither a doctor nor a magician but a wise teacher who is willing to become a rooster too. Told to the author by her grandmother, who brought it from Eastern Europe a century ago, this traditional tale is accompanied by strikingly witty and graceful illustrations that add their own folkloric flavor. Author’s note.

Product Details

ISBN: 9780547505831
Imprint: Clarion Books
On Sale: Sep 13, 2010
List price: $7.99
No of pages: 32
Trim Size:
BISAC 1: JUVENILE FICTION / Fairy Tales & Folklore / Country & Cultural
BISAC 2: JUVENILE FICTION / Classics
BISAC 3: JUVENILE FICTION / Girls & Women
BISAC 4:
BISAC 5:
BISAC 6:

Ann Redisch Stampler

Biography

Ann Redisch Stampler based her two books for Clarion on stories from her grandmother, who was born in Belarus and moved to the United States as a young girl. Ms. Stampler lives in Los Angeles, California, with her husband and children.

Eugene Yelchin

Biography

Eugene Yelchin is a Russian-born painter and illustrator. He received a Newbery Honor for Breaking Stalin's Nose, which he both wrote and illustrated. He lives in southern California with his family. www.eugeneyelchinbooks.com

Reviews

“Her [Stampler] witty, dialogue-based storytelling nicely dramatizes such concepts as excess, sufficiency, and the relationship between learning compassion and attaining ‘moral authority.'”–Horn Book

“Yelchin’s self-satiric figures pitch exaggeratedly forward, the rooster postures comically extreme. Stampler’ touching note demonstrates this layered tale’ openness to multiple interpretations.”–Kirkus, starred review

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