Synopses & Reviews
Far away in Ancient Egypt, Jackal and Ibis are brought before the Cat Pharaoh to be punished for stealing from the town market. and#160;In a merciful moment, the Pharaoh decides to give the two friends one last chance: they must journey up the River Nile to the temple of Karnak and bring back something that has been taken from her andshy; a beautiful and precious Jewel Fish. But she has a warning for the two:
and#8220;Do not take anything else while you are in Karnak. and#160;And know that the Jewel Fish is magical. and#160;Be sure it does not get wet.and#8221;
Jackal and Ibis are not very clever and ignore the Cat Pharaoh's words, taking a few extra treasures for themselves . . . and disaster follows!
Itand#8217;s up to readers to work out from the pages of the book what the Jeweland#160; Fish looks like, then log on to www.graemebase.com, where the Cat Pharaoh and Crocodile Prince wait for their treasures to be returned. A cunningand#160; mechanical device in the back of the book holds the final key to the puzzle.
And on the back of the bookand#8217;s jacket is a poster map of ancient Egypt withand#160;facts about the actual places and mythological characters in the story.
Complete with hieroglyphics and sparkling jewels, here is a cautionary tale set amongst the wonders of an ancient world, from the bestselling and highly acclaimed author of such classics as Animalia, The Eleventh Hour and The Legend of the Golden Snail.
Review
andquot;With its folktale feel, this picture book would be a nice addition to introduce different cultures and parts of the world to young readers.andquot;
Synopsis
Among the ruins of Angkor Wat, Tiger, Monkey, Water Buffalo, and Gecko argue over who would make the greatest king. An ancient elephant suggests a race to the top of the hill to prove each creatureandrsquo;s speed, strength, and cunning. But along the way, their strengths and weaknesses are revealed. Will any of them be good enough to be king?Graeme Baseandrsquo;s luscious illustrations of the Cambodian temple complex Angkor Watandmdash;one of the most beautiful ruins in existence and known to people all over the worldandmdash;are combined with a search-and-find feature in this exciting new tale! A brief history of the temple is included.
Praise for The Last King of Angkor Wat
andquot;This simple morality tale is lifted to loveliness by Baseandrsquo;s gorgeous digital illustrations, majestic and richly colored, filled with characteristic detail and intricately bordered. These pages beckon readers to return again and again to pore over the details.andquot;
--Kirkus Reviews
Synopsis
One little boy living on a farm in rural Texas gets a big surprise when he discovers tiny flying elephants under his bed. But his mom doesnandrsquo;t like critters in the house, so he tries to keep them a secret. Until one day they escape from his bedroom and cause havoc in the house. But when locusts invade the farm and start to destroy crops, the elephants come to the rescue!
Bestselling author-illustrator Graeme Base has created a unique story with his signature illustrations, which are sure to appeal to young readers.
Praise for Little Elephants
andquot;The minimal text wisely recedes for Base's gorgeous paintings, and the story's very implausibility is a large part of the delight... An offbeat and winning mix of earthiness and enchantment.andquot;
andmdash;Kirkus Reviews
andquot;This is a strange, magical book. Baseandrsquo;s lush paintings ground the fanciful story in its realistic rural setting. At the same time, the landscapes are suffused with a golden glow that casts a soporific charm over the whole book. Interesting visual details abound, from the mouseandrsquo;s thimble helmet to the prophetic circus posters on the walls. A great book to enjoy one-on-one.andquot;
andmdash;School Library Journal
andquot;Graeme Base has done it again. His beautifully detailed paintings are such an important part of this story.andquot;
andmdash;Library Media Connection
About the Author
Graeme Base received international acclaim for his smash hit Animalia, which has sold more than 2 million copies. Among his many other beloved and bestselling books are Enigma, The Eleventh Hour, The Water Hole, and The Legend of the Golden Snail. He lives with his family in Melbourne, Australia.