Down in the boondocks (Greenwillow read-alone) [Unknown Binding]

Wilson Gage (Author)

Book Description

Series: Greenwillow read-alone | Publication Date: 1977

Relates in rhyme what happens when a thief decides to rob a deaf farmer.

Editorial Reviews

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Ages 4-7. Crispin Tamworth is a rich little pig who has so many toys and gadgets that he breaks them almost as fast as they arrive. But one Christmas he gets only an empty box from Santa. He's furious at the slight, but even angrier when he sees two children playing with the thrown-away box. When the kids explain they are playing Space Base, Crispin is first puzzled, then a happy participant. When rain reduces the box to a soggy mess, he thinks his friends won't come over anymore. But they do, and they make magic with all the broken junk in Crispin's room. When the housekeeper clears out his room, Crispin again thinks he'll be left alone, but a cardboard box in the garden makes new fun. Here's a familiar theme, made fresh and funny thanks to a witty yet heartfelt text and eye-popping art. The bright, shiny pictures and an imaginative design show off the big-eared Crispin and his exuberant animal friends to their best advantage. The art is stuffed with enticing detail, especially bits of the broken toys that litter almost every page. A wonderful book to start some discussion at story hour--or just for fun. Ilene Cooper
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"The bright, shiny pictures and an imaginative design show off the big-eared Crispin and his exuberant animal friends to their best advantage. . . A wonderful book to start some discussion at story hour — or just for fun."—Booklist, Starred Review --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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Product Details

• Unknown Binding: 32 pages
• Publisher: Greenwillow Books (1977)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0688800858
• ISBN-13: 978-0688800857
• Product Dimensions: 7.4 x 4.9 x 0.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.6 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,386,670 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Terrific story with wonderful illustrations., December 1, 2000

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P. C. Kronenberger "Photographer" (Ohio, USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Crispin: The Pig Who Had It All (Hardcover)

Ted Dewan writes a great story and his illustrations make it that much better. Crispin, the pig who had it all, learns a wonderful lesson in this book. If your child wants you to read a story over and over and over again, you won't mind repeating "Crispin" -- in fact -- you'll probably enjoy it!

3.0 out of 5 stars Down in the Boondocks, tiny book, April 11, 2010

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Johnice W. Day "Aunt J." (Texas) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Down in the Boondocks (Paperback)

I was a little disappointed in how tiny the book was. I remember reading this book over and over and over to my nephew when he was little.......it was a regular hardback book then. However, I was thrilled to be able to get it to give to his soon to be born baby boy. He was excited to get it. Thank you.

5.0 out of 5 stars A truly wonderful story. I LOVE this book!, July 14, 2009

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This review is from: Crispin: The Pig Who Had It All (Paperback)

As an author myself ("Sofa Boy"), I felt compelled to write this review and mention that when touring the country reading my book at any number of library and bookstore visits I make, I often read this book as a companion to my own (always crediting the author). This is such a tremendous book with not only a terrific message about imagination and friendship, but it is laid out so skillfully and dramatically. The children I'm reading to are always riveted when hearing this book (and of course I perform ALL the character voices)! I adore this book - it brings me lovingly back to my own playful youth, and I can't give it any higher praise than that!