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Jabutí the Tortoise - by Gerald McDermott (Paperback)

Name: Jabutí the Tortoise - by Gerald McDermott (Paperback)
Brand: Clarion Books
SKU: 94449956
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Of all the animals in the rain forest, Jabutí was the favorite.
4-7 Years
8.7" x 10.26" Paperback
32 Pages
Juvenile Fiction, Fairy Tales & Folklore

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About the Book

A rain forest fable from Caldecott medalist Gerald McDermott

Book Synopsis

Of all the animals in the rain forest, Jabutí was the favorite. His shell was smooth and shiny, and the songs he played on his flute were sweet.
But his music was a reminder, too, of the mischievous pranks Jabutí sometimes played. His song reminded Tapir of being tricked, Jaguar of being fooled, and time and again it reminded Vulture that he had no song at all. When a concert takes place in heaven, Vulture offers to fly Jabutí there . . . all the while plotting a trick of his own.
Gerald McDermott makes myths new again for readers of all ages, using language as vibrant and colorful as his bold illustrations. Jabutí is an unusual tale of a trickster's fall from grace, and of how creation can sometimes come from chaos.

Review Quotes

"A fine addition to the body of work by a proven master."--Kirkus Reviews

"Readers will revel in this whimsical folktale . . . McDermott's words paint beautiful stories and wonderful pictures."--Library Talk

"Color springs from the pages . . . Simply written and well paced, this will make an imaginative read-aloud choice for classroom units on the rain forest."--Booklist

"A simple yet lyrical tale that is as satisfying to hear as it is to read."

--School Library Journal

About the Author

GERALD MCDERMOTT (1941-2012) was an internationally acclaimed author-illustrator of books for children. A graduate of Pratt Institute in New York City and a lifelong artist, he began his career as an animated filmmaker before moving into the creation of children's books based on storytelling traditions from around the world. He was awarded the Caldecott Medal and two Caldecott Honors; his extensive and influential body of work includes six popular picture books focusing on the trickster motif. Devoted to oral tradition and the transformative power of mythology, he was the first Fellow of the Joseph Campbell Foundation and served as a consultant on mythology in education. www.geraldmcdermott.com

Specifications

Dimensions (Overall): 8.7 Inches (H) x 10.26 Inches (W) x .16 Inches (D)

Weight: .37 Pounds

Suggested Age: 4-7 Years

Number of Pages: 32

Genre: Juvenile Fiction

Sub-Genre: Fairy Tales & Folklore

Publisher: Clarion Books

Format: Paperback

Author: Gerald McDermott

Language: English

Street Date: September 1, 2005

TCIN: 94449956

UPC: 9780152053741

Item Number (DPCI): 247-10-5181

Origin: Made in the USA or Imported

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Estimated ship dimensions: 0.16 inches length x 10.26 inches width x 8.7 inches height

Estimated ship weight: 0.37 pounds

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