North Wind and the Sun [Library Binding]

La Fontaine (Author), Brian Wildsmith (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: June 1964

The North Wind and the Sun are having a competition to see who is the stronger. The Wind blows and blows. Leaves fall off the trees, ships start sinking, all the animals are frightened. Surely nothing can top this. The Wind has to be the more powerful. But does the Sun know something the Wind doesn't?

(paperback reissue of ISBN 0-19-272168-2)

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Editorial Reviews

Review

`With the Fables of La Fontaine, Wildsmith turned Wordsmith, retelling the tales with a simplicity that enhances the complexity of the illustrations... dazzling, semi-abstract backgrounds, with pinks and purples dotted with shimmering, close-toned blobs of viridian green and cerulean blue that dance before your eyes. ' Joanne Carey, The Guardian --This text refers to the Paperback edition.

About the Author

Brian Wildsmith is one of the most venerable figures in children's illustration today and celebrates over forty years of publishing with OUP - a truly remarkable achievement. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Product Details

• Library Binding
• Publisher: Franklin Watts (June 1964)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 053101536X
• ISBN-13: 978-0531015360
• Product Dimensions: 10.6 x 8.5 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #4,983,755 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4.0 out of 5 stars Strong Images With obvious Values., December 27, 2011

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Lewis Eric Weil, Jr. "Persop" (AZ) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The North Wind and the Sun (Paperback)

Most people try to influence others. This fable is one approach. People will often claim to espouse the subtler approach but employ harsher tactics in their everyday life's experiences.The artwork will most likely add enjoyment for the younger eye.

5.0 out of 5 stars essential book for kids, September 28, 2005

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valena chestnut "av" (girdwood, ak United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The North Wind and the Sun (Oxford Classic Fables) (Paperback)

The illustrations for this book are amazing-- rich, mosiac-like, like paintings by Klimt. My favorite of all my son's books.