"The Greedy Python" is quick to gobble up every creature he meets--including to his own great misfortune, himself, when he mistakes the tip of his tail for a lunchtime treat. Full-color illustrations.
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ea. vol: illus. by Eric Carle. unpaged. CIP. Picture Book Studio, dist. by Alphabet Pr. Aug. 1985. pap. $3.95. PreSchool-Grade 2 Combining Buckley's original verse based on Aesop's themes with Carle's bold, vibrant collages creates a dynamic collaboration. Joined artistically for two allegorical tales, the duo blend their verbal and visual talents to create well-paced suspenseful fables. At times Buckley's terminology will elude his younger readers/listeners, but the metered message maintains a familiar pattern. Thus, integrated with the illustrations, the texts flow flawlessly in their interpretations of slow but safe and of greed. With typical aplomb Carle splashes the pages with greens, yellows, browns and blues, recreating many of his popular creatures. The foolish tortoise finds that although his shell may make him slow, it also protects him from preying animals and the elements. The greedy python, having made himself sick by gobbling up every animal in sight, finds that his last greedy gulp, his own tail, is his final gulp. Of the two tales, children will take more delight in the plight of the python due to its pervasive humor, yet both stories are painless prophets of moral values. Cathy Woodward, Lima City Schools, Ohio
Copyright 1986 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
Copyright 1986 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
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Simon & Schuster are delighted to have the creative genius of ERIC CARLE amongst our very special picture book authors. His classic, THE VERY HUNGRY CATERPILLAR has sold over seven million copies and remains on the children's bestseller list today. We look forward to publishing more with Carle over the next few years.
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Beginning reader in our house really likes this book as he uses the illistrations to "cue" him into the words. There are many subject areas that can be explored as a result of the book, reading, math, science...For an older child who is slower learning to read, this is excellent as there are multisyllable words and a 'story line' that holds their interest.
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Cute for all ages,
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I have 3 children, ages 5, 3 & 1. My two oldest think The Greedy Python is a funny book. The illustrations are awesome- as all of Eric Carle's work is. The story teaches a good lesson in selfishness and greediness. The greedy python is eating everything in sight and even after getting too full to hold anymore he sees one last thing to eat. He winds up gulping down his tail and eventually disappearing. It's a really good lesson for all children to learn. It's also easy reading.
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Great story, parents and baby love it!!,
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Our 8 month old son LOVES this melodic and entertaining story. He laughs and smiles as we read it to him - really likes the rhyming sounds. Plus, it's fun to read for mom and dad.
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- A+ Activities For First Grade by Naomi E. Singer on page 143, and Back Matter
- The Art of Eric Carle by Eric Carle on page 94, and Back Matter
- Hands-On Phonics Activities for Elementary Children by Karen Meyers Stangl on page 239
- 26 Easy & Adorable Alphabet Recipes for Snacktime: Quick, No-Cook Recipes with Instant Activities That Teach Each Letter of the Alphabet & Turn Snacktime into Learning Time! by Tracy Jarboe on page 43
- Reading Rescue 1-2-3: Raise Your Child's Reading Level 2 Grades with This Easy 3-Step Program by Peggy M. Wilber on page 76
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