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The greedy python  Cover Image Book Book

The greedy python / by Richard Buckley ; illustrated by Eric Carle.

Buckley, Richard, 1938- (Author). Carle, Eric. (Added Author).

Summary:

A greedy python eats to excess, finally eating himself.

Record details

  • ISBN: 9781442445765
  • Physical Description: unpaged : col. ill.
  • Publisher: New York : Simon Spotlight, c1985, 2012.

Content descriptions

General Note:
Previously published with slightly different text.
Subject: Stories in rhyme.
Greed > Fiction.
Pythons > Fiction.
Snakes > Fiction.
Food habits > Fiction.

Available copies

  • 1 of 1 copy available at Tsuga Consortium.

Holds

  • 0 current holds with 1 total copy.
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Location Call Number / Copy Notes Barcode Shelving Location Status Due Date
Stroud Branch JE Buckl 31681002661817 EASYREAD Available -

  • Baker & Taylor
    After swallowing every creature that a greedy python encounters in the jungle, the animals in the snake's belly befriend one another and kick him from the inside until he spits them out, in a story that explores themes of manners, respect and friendship. Simultaneous.
  • Simon and Schuster
    A classic tale of a greedy snake, with illustrations from Eric Carle, is now available as a Ready-to-Read.

    In this humorous story about manners, respect, and friendship, a greedy python eats every creature he comes across in the jungle. From a tiny mouse to an enormous elephant, the devoured animals eventually befriend one another in the belly of the snake, where they team up and kick the inside of the python until he spits them out. Rather than learning his lesson, the python sticks to his greedy ways. When he spots his own tail and mistakes it for food, he swallows himself and...disappears!
         This amusing'and cautionary'tale features Eric Carle's vivid illustrations and rhyming text that's been adapted into a Level 1 Ready-to-Read, making it ideal for sharing aloud with emerging readers.
  • Simon and Schuster
    A classic tale of a greedy snake, with illustrations from Eric Carle, is now available as a Ready-to-Read.

    In this humorous story about manners, respect, and friendship, a greedy python eats every creature he comes across in the jungle. From a tiny mouse to an enormous elephant, the devoured animals eventually befriend one another in the belly of the snake, where they team up and kick the inside of the python until he spits them out. Rather than learning his lesson, the python sticks to his greedy ways. When he spots his own tail and mistakes it for food, he swallows himself and...disappears!
         This amusing—and cautionary—tale features Eric Carle’s vivid illustrations and rhyming text that’s been adapted into a Level 1 Ready-to-Read, making it ideal for sharing aloud with emerging readers.

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