Town Teddy & Country Bear: A Classic Aesop's Fable Retold [Hardcover]

Kathleen Bart; Aesop (Author)

Book Description

Age Level: 6 and up | Grade Level: 1 and up

Children's book author and illustrator Kathleen Bart retells the classic Aesop's fable of the town mouse and country mouse with a teddy bear twist. In Ms. Bart's version, Tuxedo Teddy is overwhelmed by the hectic pace of his home in the city, while his cousin, Bandanna Bear, is bored by his quiet country existence. Each is convinced that the other leads the perfect life, and they decide to swap places. Humorous faux pas, madcap mishaps and hilarious adventures follow. In the end, Tuxedo Teddy and Bandanna Bear both discover that the grass is not always greener on the other side of the fence, and gain an appreciation for the contrasting pleasures of each other's lives.

Editorial Reviews

Review

Bart changes the mice to teddy bears, adds a more felicitous ending. A precious good-humored recasting of the classic fable. -- Kirkus Reviews, September 15, 2004

Chosen for the Distinguished Highlighted Titles area of Independent Publisher online. Chosen for supeerior levels of creativity, ,originality, and design. -- The Independent Publisher -- Novemer 2004

Kathleen's own love of teddy bears is evident throughout her whimisical story line and charming illustrations. -- Teddy Berar Times, UK. October ,2004

About the Author

Kathleen is currently a full time author/illustrator, as well as a teaching artist with the Nassau BOCES Arts in Education program on Long Island. Her dynamic "A Tale of Two Teddies" school program has been aired nationally on C-Span Book TV and on CBS News Sunday Morning. As a visiting author, she has presented her programs in schools, libraries, and museums (including The Smithsonian) nationwide.

KathleenÂ’s art and design career began in the exciting world of fashion shortly after receiving her degree from the Fashion Institute of Technology in New York City. As the Director of Girls Design and Product Development for the Polo Ralph Lauren Corporation, Kathleen was a principle contributor to the design of the popular Ralph Lauren Polo Bear.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 6 and up
  
• Hardcover: 32 pages
• Publisher: Reverie Publishing (August 31, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1932485198
• ISBN-13: 978-1932485196
• Product Dimensions: 11.3 x 8.6 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 15.5 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,497,707 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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