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Many Moons (HBJ Contemporary Classic)

by James Thurber

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Publisher Comments:

Princess Lenore is ill from too many tarts. She believes that owning the moon isthe only thing that will cure her. Despite the King's command, no one in the Court can get it for her. Only when the clever court jester consults the princess herself is the problem solved, with characteristic Thurber wit. Full-color illustrations.

Synopsis:

A reillustrated version of Thurber’s tale about Princess Lenore’s request for the moon, with an introduction by Rosemary Thurber.

Product Details

ISBN:
9780152518721
ill.:
Simont, Marac
Author:
Simont, Marc
Illustrator:
Simont, Marac
Author:
Thurber, James
Author:
Simont, Marc
Publisher:
Harcourt Children's Books
Location:
San Diego :
Subject:
Fiction
Subject:
Children's 4-8 - Picturebooks
Subject:
Humorous Stories
Subject:
Fairy Tales & Folklore - Single Title
Subject:
Picture books
Subject:
Fairy Tales & Folklore - Anthologies
Subject:
Princesses
Subject:
Fairy tales
Subject:
Moon
Subject:
Moon Fiction.
Edition Description:
Newly Illustrat
Series:
HBJ Contemporary Classic
Series Volume:
v. 8
Publication Date:
September 1990
Binding:
Hardcover
Language:
English
Illustrations:
Yes
Pages:
48
Dimensions:
11.23x7.83x.38 in. .86 lbs.
Age Level:
04-08

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