Synopses & Reviews
Ten sumptuously illustrated stories from different cultures highlight the importance of taking care of the world Sourced from around the world and through the ages, this is a collection of world stories that each reflect humanity's need to take care of the world that sustains them. Tales from ancient Greece, the Far East, the Celts, Africa, Greenland, Russia, China, Japan, South America, and ancient Israel afford wonderful opportunities for Jane Ray's paradisiacal paintings of trees and flowers, animals and birds—in short, all creation. With a theme combining tradition with contemporary urgency, children will gain knowledge of other cultures that share their planet, while enjoying the evocative words and astonishing pictures.
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"Beautifully designed
the illustrations feature crisp, clear, jewel-like colors in a primitive style, which neatly matches the excellent storytelling of the text. A welcome addition to world tale shelves"Booklist
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"The words flow smoothly and make for fine reading aloud. Rays charming illustrations, many with her trademark intricate stylization, are an excellent complement to these gentle, nature-loving tales." —Kirkus Reviews
Synopsis
Ten sumptuously illustrated stories from different cultures highlight the importance of taking care of the world Sourced from around the world and through the ages, this is a collection of world stories that each reflect humanity's need to take care of the world that sustains them. Tales from ancient Greece, the Far East, the Celts, Africa, Greenland, Russia, China, Japan, South America, and ancient Israel afford wonderful opportunities for Jane Ray's paradisiacal paintings of trees and flowers, animals and birds--in short, all creation. The theme combines tradition with contemporary urgency, and children will gain knowledge of other cultures that share their planet, while enjoying the evocative words and astonishing pictures.
About the Author
Kenneth Steven is the author of The Bearer of Gifts, The Biggest Thing in the World, and The Sea Mice and the Stars. Jane Ray is a renowned children's book illustrator who has worked with Michael Rosen, Jeanette Winterson, and Vikrem Seth, and authored The Apple-Pip Princess and Snow White. She is a Smarties Award winner, has been shortlisted five times for the Kate Greenaway Medal, and was hailed as "one of the most luminous illustrators at work today" by an Economist reviewer.