This Courage Classic is reformatted into a smaller trim size and a lower price sure to make them necessities in any library. Beautiful, rich, and vibrant illustrations accompany these classic tales and make them treasures for all to read. Don Daily’s exquisitely detailed illustrations make this hardcover series a great value. Retold from Joel Chandler Harris’s Uncle Remus: His Songs and Sayings, children of all ages will laugh at the adventures of Brer Rabbit, Brer Fox, and Brer Bear.
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Joel Chandler Harris (1848-1908) collected the folktales of Southern African Americans and retold them as classic stories of Uncle Remus, a fictitious old slave who spun stories to a boy from “the big house of a plantation.” He wrote five books featuring Uncle Remus and his stories of Brer Rabbit and friends. The first, Uncle Remus: His Songs and Sayings, was published in 1880.
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46 of 47 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover|Amazon Verified Purchase
I love Uncle Remus, and I love the original writing. This book is so abridged that it totally loses the character of the stories. I wanted to give this book away, but didn't want to stick anyone else with it. My 4-year old likes it because it has big color pictures, and my husband likes it because he has trouble reading the original. For an abridged version that's easier to read, I highly recommend The Complete Tales by James Pinkney.
17 of 19 people found the following review helpful
By D. Briscoe
Format:Hardcover|Amazon Verified Purchase
My mother was very disappointed with this book. She felt that the stories were poorly rewritten from the original Joel Chandler Harris version. But maybe her memory of the original stories is imperfect.
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover|Amazon Verified Purchase
I was so surprised when I received this book to find that it was NOT THE ORIGINAL STORIES I READ AS A CHILD!! Returned it immediately!
Most Recent Customer Reviews
4.0 out of 5 stars
Nice adaptation of the original
The artwork is well done, even though some of the pictures tend to be angry and aggressive which may take a little away from the fun of the story.
Published 1 month ago by W. J. Keller
5.0 out of 5 stars
writing at its best
I recommend Brer Rabbit to anyone that enjoy reading Joel Chandler Harris stories. We don't have story writers like him anymore. Read my E Book on Kendal (Country Boy South). Read more
Published 5 months ago by Franklin Odom
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great Book
If you remember the Brer Rabbit tales from memories past you will love this book. Written as it should be and well illustrated.
Published 5 months ago by Delighted
5.0 out of 5 stars
Granny's Book
This is the book my Grandma read to me YEARS ago and was so happy to find it on Amazon.com. I am going to be a Grandma for the first time in July and it is a gift for my Grandson. Read more
Published 13 months ago by darceylee
5.0 out of 5 stars
Made for reading aloud!
I purchased a copy of this book when my first grandchild was still a toddler and it has been repeated over and over to all six of my grandchildren. Read more
Published 18 months ago by MLIS96
5.0 out of 5 stars
Classic Tales of Brer Rabbit
Excellent art depicting the characters and scenes. Very good beginning book for introducing the grandkids to the lessons of Brer Rabbit.
Published 21 months ago by Jim
5.0 out of 5 stars
A great children's book
These books were once for sale at Disney's Splash Mountain. They were less expensive at Amazon and we can no longer find them at Disney World. Read more
Published 22 months ago by Shirley C
5.0 out of 5 stars
A Classic Tale that must be read to be enjoyed!
I love reading these classics from my childhood. My kids enjoy that I enjoy it as well.
Some of the antics are challenging to explain to my kids; like why Brer Rabbit tricks... Read more
Some of the antics are challenging to explain to my kids; like why Brer Rabbit tricks... Read more
Published 22 months ago by Angela K. Dabb
5.0 out of 5 stars
Children's Book
I've always loved Brer Rabbit Tales and all the Uncle Remus tales. They were some of the first books I read when a child. Can't wait to read to my new step-grandsons!
Published 23 months ago by John M. Gibbens
5.0 out of 5 stars
Brer Rabbit
Beautiful Book ,perfect condition and speedy delivery. This is for my granddaughter. My husband read this all the time to our girls. they loved the story . Read more
Published on November 9, 2010 by jeanette
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