Summary
Plt;pPgt;Plt;bPgt;A beloved fairy tale reimagined Plt;brPgt;Plt;/bPgt;Plt;/pPgt;Plt;pPgt;A poor shoemaker must close his business as there is no work, but his cat is determined to save the shoemaker from his plight. Using a magnificent pair of boots and a sly plan, the trusty cat tempts a monster and tricks the beast into using his own vanity against himself. With the monster defeated, the shoemaker reopens his shop and can once again sell his beautiful shoes to the townspeople. A beautifully distinctive retelling of a classic tale, this childrenP#8217;s book features enchanting illustrations from acclaimed artist Ayano Imai.Plt;/pPgt;
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9789888240715 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 9888240714 |
| Author: | A. Imai |
| Publisher: | Astra Publishing House |
| Imprint: | Minedition |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 32 |
| Release Date: | 1 May 2014 |
| Weight: | 430g |
| Dimensions: | 11mm x 244mm x 294mm |
| Audience Age: | 5-7 |
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Critics Review
“Friendship trumps greed in this satisfying tale… . Imai skillfully blends elements of popular stories into a fresh, clean tale, abetted by translator Uchida and adapter Westerlund. Her sophiscated artwork uses linear design to great effect by highlighting size differences and perspectives.” – Kirkus Reviews
“Gorgeous art… . As in Imai’s version of Aesop’s Fables , intriguing surreal touches add to the otherworldly tone….The streamlined narrative presentation makes this accessible to younger kids, while the sophistication of the art ensures that older ones will be equally enthralled.” The Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books
A. Imai
Plt;pPgt;Plt;bPgt;Ayano ImaiPlt;/bPgt; is the illustrator of Plt;iPgt;AesopP#8217;s FablesPlt;/iPgt;, Plt;iPgt;ChesterPlt;/iPgt;, and Plt;iPgt;The Town Mouse and Country MousePlt;/iPgt;. She studied Japanese painting, with a focus on mineral pigment painting, at Musashino Art University in Tokyo.Plt;/pPgt;
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