The Little Scarecrow Boy (Hardcover, Newly illustrated ed)

Diaz softens his palette and simplifies his lines for a story from Brown, about growing up and steadfast parental love. The little scarecrow boy practices the frightening faces the old man scarecrow makes daily to keep the crows away, but the child remains at home while the adult goes to work. The boy sneaks into the, field and plies his trade, but one scary face after the other fails to keep the crows at bay. The sixth and final face does the trick - but was the old man scarecrow nearby, helping the neophyte? Children who don't mind the creepy contortions of the scarecrows' fiercest faces will love the repetitions of the text, while the happy oranges, reds, and yellows bring sunshine to every page. The deceptively simple story conveys a powerful and reassuring message. (Kirkus Reviews)

"Once upon a time in a cornfield there lived a scarecrow and his scarecrow wife and their little scarecrow boy." So begins Margaret Wise Brown's long lost treasure about a little scarecrow boy and the lessons he learns from his scarecrow father every day of the world, until the time he decides to test his knowledge and himself. Published here for the first time as a picture book, The Little Scarecrow Boy is a timeless story about the things children cherish family, home, and their place in the world. Tender and funny, it celebrates the tradition of passing knowledge from one generation to the next, and the exuberance that comes with reaching one's full potential. Known for his stunning design and breathtaking craftsmanship, Caldecott medal recipient, David Diaz declares an entirely new direction with The Little Scarecrow Boy. He perfectly captures the essence of this all-but-forgotten gem of a story with a bright palette and a remarkably fresh, childlike view of the world.

General

Imprint:	William Morrow
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	December 1998
First published:	August 1998
Authors:	Margaret Wise Brown
Illustrators:	David Diaz • David Daz
Dimensions:	287 x 239 x 9mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	40
Edition:	Newly illustrated ed
ISBN-13:	978-0-06-026284-6
Categories:	Books > Children's & Educational > Fiction > General Books > Children's & Educational > Young children's, early learning & special book types > Special book types > Picture books > General Books > Children's Fiction & Fun > General Books > Children's Fiction & Fun > Young Children's Early Learning & Special Book Types Promotions > School Holidays > Fiction Reads Promotions > School Holidays > Picture Books
LSN:	0-06-026284-2
Barcode:	9780060262846

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