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A simpleton is given a magical goose and makes a perpetually serious princess laugh. "This happy tale receives wonderfully puckish treatment from Shulevitz. [His] stylish artwork conjures up an old world brimming with quirky charm," said PW in a starred review. Ages 5-8.-- stylish artwork conjures up an old world brimming with quirky charm," said PW in a starred review. Ages 5-8.
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PreSchool-Grade 2?The familiar Grimm tale of a simpleton who seeks his fortune gets a fresh treatment. The youngest of three sons is rewarded for his kindheartedness with a gleaming golden goose to which a chain of unwilling companions becomes attached. He makes a sad princess laugh with his silly procession and, after completing a task set by her disgruntled father, wins her hand. Shulevitz's retelling develops the part of the story involving the human chain more fully than other versions. He also incorporates an appealing repetitive rhyme that invites audience participation and adds dimension. However, two of the three tasks set by the king in most versions are omitted, resulting in an awkward, unfinished feeling to that section of the tale. The vibrant watercolor paintings, full of blocky angular characters and quirky off-kilter buildings, enhance the story. Text and illustrations mesh well, and the artist makes skillful use of both contrast and white space. The goose seems to glow within the largely warm palette of jewel-like colors with cool blue and green accents. The simpleton's face radiates innocence and goodness and, in spite of the slight awkwardness mentioned above, this is a fun version of a traditional tale.?Donna L. Scanlon, Lancaster County Library, PA
Copyright 1995 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.
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A simpleton is given a magical goose and makes a perpetually serious princess laugh. "This happy tale receives wonderfully puckish treatment from Shulevitz. [His] stylish artwork conjures up an old world brimming with quirky charm," said PW in a starred review. Ages 5-8.-- stylish artwork conjures up an old world brimming with quirky charm," said PW in a starred review. Ages 5-8.
Copyright 1998 Reed Business Information, Inc.
From School Library Journal
PreSchool-Grade 2?The familiar Grimm tale of a simpleton who seeks his fortune gets a fresh treatment. The youngest of three sons is rewarded for his kindheartedness with a gleaming golden goose to which a chain of unwilling companions becomes attached. He makes a sad princess laugh with his silly procession and, after completing a task set by her disgruntled father, wins her hand. Shulevitz's retelling develops the part of the story involving the human chain more fully than other versions. He also incorporates an appealing repetitive rhyme that invites audience participation and adds dimension. However, two of the three tasks set by the king in most versions are omitted, resulting in an awkward, unfinished feeling to that section of the tale. The vibrant watercolor paintings, full of blocky angular characters and quirky off-kilter buildings, enhance the story. Text and illustrations mesh well, and the artist makes skillful use of both contrast and white space. The goose seems to glow within the largely warm palette of jewel-like colors with cool blue and green accents. The simpleton's face radiates innocence and goodness and, in spite of the slight awkwardness mentioned above, this is a fun version of a traditional tale.?Donna L. Scanlon, Lancaster County Library, PA
Copyright 1995 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.
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