Brer Rabbit and Boss Lion [Paperback]

Brad Kessler (Author), Joel Chandler Harris (Author), Bill Mayer (Author, Illustrator)

Book Description

Age Level: 3 and up

In a lively version of the classic Southern folktale, clever Brer Rabbit outwits his hungry and nasty neighbor, Boss Lion. Read by Danny Glover. Music by Dr. John.

Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

PreSchool-Grade 4. The animals of Brer Village are doing just fine until Boss Lion moves in and starts eating everyone in sight. After a few days, the folks get together to do something about it, and fast-talking Brer Rabbit volunteers to take on the carnivore. His bravado fails him when he is faced with the beast, and the villagers end up providing Boss Lion with fresh meat?literally. When it's Brer Rabbit's turn to become a part of the lion's diet, the wily hare uses the brute's worst traits as a weapon against him. Kessler's narrative is packed with humorous wordplay and written in a rolling, storytelling style. Mayer's bright, cartoon illustrations capture the mood of the story, depicting the sassy Brer Rabbit particularly well?this is a bunny with attitude. The tale reads well alone, but Danny Glover's taped interpretation, backed by brash and brassy music by Dr. John, enhances the experience immeasurably. This will be a popular pick for books-on-tape fans.?Donna L. Scanlon, Lancaster County Library, PA
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Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 3 and up
  
• Paperback
• Publisher: Simon & Schuster (Juv); Pap/Cas edition (April 1996)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 068980606X
• ISBN-13: 978-0689806063
• Product Dimensions: 7.8 x 5.1 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,564,640 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A great resource for storytelling!, February 7, 2000

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This review is from: Brer Rabbit and Boss Lion (Paperback)

I have read this book to my 3rd grade students and they love the illustrations. I also used it as a springboard for telling the story of Brer Rabbit and Boss Lion without using the book. My students enjoyed a storytelling performance of the Brer Rabbit tales as well as reading the book...