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It Could Always Be Worse |
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Retold by Margot Zemach |
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0374436363 |
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From Publishers Weekly
A wise rabbi doles out surprising advice to a man complaining of overcrowded quarters in this Yiddish folktale; Zemach's exuberantly chaotic illustrations earned her a Caldecott Honor. Ages 3-up. Copyright 1990 Reed Business Information, Inc.
Review
The familiar tale of the simple villager whose house was so crowded and noisy, he went to the Rabbi for help. . .Never has the tale been made into a picture book of such beauty and gusto." --Starred, The Horn Book
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Three Little Pigs |
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Margot Zemach |
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0374477175 |
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From Publishers Weekly
As depicted by Caldecott Medalist Zemach, these amusingly rag-tag porkers make short work of a dashing, frock-coated wolf. Ages 3-up. Copyright 1990 Reed Business Information, Inc.
From School Library Journal
PreSchool-Grade 2--The Three Little Pigs joins the gallery of newly-illustrated folk and fairy tales that have glutted the market in recent years. At least this version is refined. True to her style, Zemach uses distinctive wispy watercolor strokes to illustrate the story. In this version, the pigs get eaten and stay that way; and after the wolf tries to trick the third pig (with turnips, apples, and the fair), he is cooked in a pot of soup. The characters sport old-fashioned garb, with the pigs in tattered clothes and the wolf in a tailored jacket and top hat. Some... |
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Eating up Gladys |
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Margot Zemach |
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043966490X |
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From School Library Journal
Kindergarten-Grade 3–This companion story about sibling relationships features the characters introduced in To Hilda for Helping (Farrar, 1977; o.p.). Gladys is the oldest, and she gets to do most things first. She is often a good sister, but when their parents are out, she gets bossy. One night, she goes too far, and her sisters plan to get even by eating her for dinner. ‘…Gladys is so mean, she might not taste good,' said Hilda. ‘That's for sure,' said Rose. ‘We'll need good things to eat her with.' In response to the girls' exuberant and messy preparations, an angry Gladys ends up falling into a big cook pot and getting stuck in it. Hilda and Rose rise to the occasion and take over caring for the baby and making dinner, and Gladys... |
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Little Red Hen |
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Margot Zemach |
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0374445117 |
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This little red hen is a hard-working single mother who gets no help from the goose, the cat, and the pig. When she asks who will help her, the refrain "Not I" rings out loud and clear. (Is this a little too close to home?) So she harvests and threshes the wheat herself and hauls it to the mill with her chicks trailing behind. She bakes a fine loaf of bread and when it's ready to eat, she doesn't choose to share it with the lazy goose, cat, and pig. Ha! This tale is a fun way for children to learn about the importance of helping others, and sharing, too. Margot Zemach's detailed, vivacious illustrations make this edition an all-time favorite. She is the author and illustrator of It Could Always Be Worse, a Caldecott Honor Book, and was awarded the Caldecott Medal in 1974 for her illustrations in Duffy and... |
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Chinese Mirror |
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Adapted by Mirra Ginsburg |
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From Publishers Weekly
When a peasant in long-ago Korea brings his family a mirror, they each see a different person in it. PW said, "A poetic and sparse retelling brings freshness and joy to this tale. Zemach's translucent watercolors . . . echo the serene beauty of Oriental art." Ages 4-8. Copyright 1991 Reed Business Information, Inc.
Card catalog description
A retelling of a traditional Korean tale in which a mirror brought from China causes confusion within a family as each member looks in it and sees a different stranger.
--This text refers to the
School & Library Binding
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Some from the Moon, Some from the Sun |
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Margot Zemach |
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Hardcover |
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0374399603 |
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Ships within 2-3 days. |
From Publishers Weekly
Each detail of this posthumous collection of Zemach's work is rendered with care. From the book's cover, with its arches of sun, stars and earth, to the brief autobiography at its end, Zemach's versatility shines. Dazzling endpapers resemble sketchbook pages, chock-full of people and animals and the moon/sun theme carries through to the title page, which shows an intriguing crowing rooster wearing a midnight-black cape flecked with stars. The collection of rhymes plays up Zemach's wide range of moods and styles, perspective and subject matter. The tranquility of the deft watercolors illustrating a birch forest ("When a big tree falls and people aren't near,/ Does it really make a noise if no one can hear?") offers a distinct contrast to the humor of a black-outlined caricature of Hannah Bantry, gnawing at a... |
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Duffy and the Devil |
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As Told by Harve Zemach |
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0374318875 |
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From Publishers Weekly
"The Zemachs' re-creation of a 19th century Cornish entertainment retains all the robust, ribald qualities of the original, a plot based on Rumpelstiltskin," noted PW. "How Duffy marries her boss and outwits a demon is at the heart of this gutsy tale." Copyright 1986 Reed Business Information, Inc.
--This text refers to the
Paperback
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Starred, Kirkus Reviews
". . . a whole new set of circumstances and an ending that is sure to set off bursts of laughter . . ."
--This text refers to the
Paperback
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Duffy and the Devil |
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Retold by Harve Zemach |
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0374418977 |
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From Publishers Weekly
"The Zemachs' re-creation of a 19th century Cornish entertainment retains all the robust, ribald qualities of the original, a plot based on Rumpelstiltskin," noted PW. "How Duffy marries her boss and outwits a demon is at the heart of this gutsy tale." Copyright 1986 Reed Business Information, Inc.
Starred, Kirkus Reviews
". . . a whole new set of circumstances and an ending that is sure to set off bursts of laughter . . ."
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Gallinita Roja |
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Margot Zemach |
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0374442924 |
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From School Library Journal
Kindergarten-Grade 2-- Zemach's version of the classic story has been nicely translated into Spanish. Soft watercolor illustrations will be enjoyed by readers as the expressions on the animals' faces are delightful. Share this with your storytime group and don't be surprised if they answer "Yo no" (not I) to your questions.Copyright 1993 Reed Business Information, Inc.
--This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
Publishers Weekly
"Zemachturns 'an old story' into a new, irresistible treat . . . Howlingly funny."
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Gallinita Roja |
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Margot Zemach |
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Judge: An Untrue Tale |
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Harve Zemach |
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0374439621 |
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From Publishers Weekly
The Caldecott Honor book about an unjust judge who gets a richly deserved reward. A Michael di Capua Book. Ages 3-up. Copyright 1988 Reed Business Information, Inc.
Review
"One after another, five prisoners before the bench beg to be released on the grounds that they did not know they were breaking the law, they only reported what they saw...Told in wonderfully humorous illustrations and verse, with an ending that is a perfect climax to the suspenseful buildup." --Starred, Booklist
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Los Tres Cerditos / The Three Little Pigs |
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| Author: |
Margot Zemach |
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(Paperback) - Spanish |
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0374445729 |
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Ships within 2-3 days. |
Publishers Weekly
"Purists will appreciate this grisly version of the classic tale."
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"Zemach serves up a delicious edition of the old tale...The well-cadenced prose minces no words...Artwork [is] as direct, immediate, and captivating as the folktale itself." --Starred, Booklist
"True to her style, Zemach uses distinctive wispy watercolor strokes to illustrate the story. In this version, the pigs get eaten and stay that way; and after the wolf tries to trick the third pig (with turnips, apples, and the fair), he is cooked in a pot of soup." -- School Library Journal
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