Six Crows
$39.22
- Hardcover
32 pages
- Release Date
15 November 2012
Summary
Originally published in 1988 and unavailable in any edition for a number of years, this is part of our ongoing reissue program of books by four-time Caldecott Honor book author/artist Leo Lionni. He was a master at creating simple animal stories that draw parallels between animal and human behavior, in this case achieving peace through talking and compromise. Six Crows helps children understand that there is always two sides to every little—or big—argument!
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Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780375845505 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 037584550X |
| Author: | Leo Lionni |
| Publisher: | Random House USA Inc |
| Imprint: | Dragonfly Books |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 32 |
| Release Date: | 15 November 2012 |
| Weight: | 411g |
| Dimensions: | 281mm x 230mm x 8mm |
| Series: | Alfred A. Knopf |
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Critics Review
“This enduring theme has a moral for young and adult alike, making it a perfect choice for parents to share with their children.” —Booklist“This brief, simple story works on a literal level as well as on a metaphoric one. It is illustrated with Lionni’s usual handsome, colorful collages which project well for reading aloud to groups.” —School Library Journal
About The Author
Leo Lionni
Leo Lionni, an internationally known designer, illustrator, and graphic artist, was born in Holland and lived in Italy until he came to the United States in 1939. He was the recipient of the 1984 American Institute of Graphic Arts Gold Medal and was honored posthumously in 2007 with the Society of Illustrators’ Lifetime Achievement Award. His picture books are distinguished by their enduring moral themes, graphic simplicity and brilliant use of collage, and include four Caldecott Honor Books- Inch by Inch, Frederick, Swimmy, and Alexander and the Wind-Up Mouse. Hailed as “a master of the simple fable” by the Chicago Tribune, he died in 1999 at the age of 89.
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