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The Impudent Rooster

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Beginning with the middle word in its title, The Impudent Rooster contains language that challenges, entertains, and doesn't talk down to children. The rooster's poor master is "humiliated" by his poverty; the scolded rooster "lurched" through the gate; he meets a nobleman who had "amassed" his wealth dishonestly. The rich words are matched by detailed folk art which perfectly captures the beauty and flavor of rural Romania, a country I lived in for nine years. The rooster even crows in Romanian-"Cucurigu!" This book is a great cultural experience and a wholesome, fun read, and that's why I'm buying copies as gifts for friends and family.

This is a great classic Romanian story, every child in Romania knows it as "Punguta cu doi bani" ( The two penny purse). It is a wonderful story of courage and determination.
This edition is astonishing, especially for the beautiful illustrations!
Every page in the book is so meticulously researched: authentic Romanian folk costumes,landscapes,houses, traditional designs of pottery! So many beautiful surprises! At the same time it is whimsical enough to attract the attention of little kids!
The text is enticing for 4-10 year olds and close to the original story, makes for a great gift!
Wonderful team, illustrator and storyteller,
can we have more?!

This pleasingly- illustrated tale should be a staple for a kid's bookshelf. Nice break from Disney and Spongebob and a sweet, satisfying story.

A superbly illustrated and wonderfully written Romanian folk tale, worthy of a larger, international audience. A great hit with my 4 year old son!