Pinkney's lively and humorous illustrations are a perfect match for Lester's contemporary approach, which expertly introduces a modern sense of humor to these 48 tales while paying homage to their roots as traditional American folklore. Illustrations.
Generations of children have been captivated by the hair-raising adventures and misadventures of Brer Rabbit. Come along as he sneaks into Mr. Man's garden, persuades Brer Wolf to be burned in a hollow log, and kicks Brer Fox's Tar Baby. Jerry Pinkney's lively and humorous illustrations are a perfect match for Julius Lester's contemporary approach, which expertly introduces a modern sense of humor to these forty-eight tales while paying homage to their roots as traditional American folklore.
Product Details
TALES OF UNCLE REMUS
Format: Paperback
Pages: 143
Product Weight: 0.73 lbs
Author: Lester, Julius
Illustrator: Pinkney, Jerry
Publication Date: 1999-01-01
Language: English
Series: Tales of Uncle Remus
Publisher: PENGUIN YOUNG READERS GROUP
Dewey Decimal Classification: 398.208
Audience Age Group: 08 to 12
Number of Units in Package: 1
ISBN: 9780141303475