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The big jar of butter  Cover Image Book Book

The big jar of butter / retold by Elsie Nelley ; illustrations by Ben Spiby.

Grimm, Jacob, 1785-1863 (Author). Grimm, Wilhelm, 1786-1859 (Added Author). Nelley, Elsie. (Added Author). Spiby, Ben. (Added Author).

Summary:

In this retelling of a tale from the Brothers Grimm, a cat and a mouse hide a big jar of butter so they will have food for the winter, but the cat secretly visits the hiding place and eats it all.

Record details

  • ISBN: 0176517073 (pbk.)
  • ISBN: 9780176517076 (pbk.)
  • Physical Description: 16 p. : col. ill. ; 19 cm.
  • Publisher: Toronto : Nelson Education, c2011.

Content descriptions

General Note:
"Originally published by Cengage Learning Australia"--P. [3] of cover.
"Running words: 209"--P. [2] of cover.
Immediate Source of Acquisition Note:
LSC 11.00
Subject: Mice > Folklore.
Cats > Folklore.
Avarice > Folklore.
Tales > Germany.

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  • 0 of 1 copy available at Lakeshore Branch.

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Location Call Number / Copy Notes Barcode Shelving Location Status Due Date
Lakeshore Branch J 398.209430452 Grimm 31681020087623 EASYREAD Checked out 12/11/2025

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