The Greedy Python (Board book)

~ (Author), Eric Carle (Illustrator) "Half hidden in the jungle green..." (more)

Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

ea. vol: illus. by Eric Carle. unpaged. CIP. Picture Book Studio, dist. by Alphabet Pr. Aug. 1985. pap. $3.95. PreSchool-Grade 2 Combining Buckley's original verse based on Aesop's themes with Carle's bold, vibrant collages creates a dynamic collaboration. Joined artistically for two allegorical tales, the duo blend their verbal and visual talents to create well-paced suspenseful fables. At times Buckley's terminology will elude his younger readers/listeners, but the metered message maintains a familiar pattern. Thus, integrated with the illustrations, the texts flow flawlessly in their interpretations of slow but safe and of greed. With typical aplomb Carle splashes the pages with greens, yellows, browns and blues, recreating many of his popular creatures. The foolish tortoise finds that although his shell may make him slow, it also protects him from preying animals and the elements. The greedy python, having made himself sick by gobbling up every animal in sight, finds that his last greedy gulp, his own tail, is his final gulp. Of the two tales, children will take more delight in the plight of the python due to its pervasive humor, yet both stories are painless prophets of moral values. Cathy Woodward, Lima City Schools, Ohio
Copyright 1986 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Product Description

"The Greedy Python" is quick to gobble up every creature he meets--including to his own great misfortune, himself, when he mistakes the tip of his tail for a lunchtime treat. Full-color illustrations.

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Product Details

• Reading level: Baby-Preschool
  
• Board book: 24 pages
• Publisher: Little Simon (January 1, 1995)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0689820593
• ISBN-13: 978-0689820595
• Product Dimensions: 6.8 x 5 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 6.4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #508,573 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great for beginning readers!, January 7, 1999

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Beginning reader in our house really likes this book as he uses the illistrations to "cue" him into the words. There are many subject areas that can be explored as a result of the book, reading, math, science...For an older child who is slower learning to read, this is excellent as there are multisyllable words and a 'story line' that holds their interest.

5 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Cute for all ages, May 3, 2000

By	"swampbrat" (Texas) - See all my reviews

I have 3 children, ages 5, 3 & 1. My two oldest think The Greedy Python is a funny book. The illustrations are awesome- as all of Eric Carle's work is. The story teaches a good lesson in selfishness and greediness. The greedy python is eating everything in sight and even after getting too full to hold anymore he sees one last thing to eat. He winds up gulping down his tail and eventually disappearing. It's a really good lesson for all children to learn. It's also easy reading.

4.0 out of 5 stars Good story with a lesson, September 8, 2008

By	Denali (PA, USA) - See all my reviews

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This was an interesting story. The greedy python keeps eating beyond what it can handle, and doesn't stop even when he is tempted by his own tail. He eats himself into nothing. A good simple lesson on being too greedy.
My daughter likes the illustrations. It's not my favorite Carle book, but I think it's interesting enough that it would be a good addition to your child's library.