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Seven blind mice / Ed Young.
Retells in verse the Indian fable of the blind men discovering different parts of an elephant and arguing about its appearance. The illustrations depict the blind arguers as mice.
Record details
- ISBN: 0399222618
- Physical Description: 1 v. (unpaged) : ill.
- Publisher: New York : Philomel Books, c1992.
Content descriptions
| General Note: | Adaptation of: The Blind men and the elephant. |
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| Subject: | Fables. Elephants > Folklore. Folklore > India. Narrative poetry. |
Available copies
- 1 of 1 copy available at Tsuga Consortium.
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- 0 current holds with 1 total copy.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cookstown Branch | FOL JP Young | 31681002187599 | PICTURE | Available | - |
- Baker & Taylor
In this retelling of the Indian fable, seven blind mice discover different parts of an elephant and argue about its appearance. - Baker & Taylor
Bold primary colors help depict the seven blind mice as they each set out to investigate the elephant that is standing near the pond. - Baker & Taylor
Retells in verse the Indian fable of the blind men discovering different parts of an elephant and arguing about its appearance, with the blind men depicted as mice - Penguin Putnam
A CALDECOTT HONOR BOOK
âBrilliantly elegant in design and artwork, this perfect picture book retells an old fable, while subtly conveying the concepts of color, numbers, and days of the week.ââSchool Library Journal
"It's a snake," says Green Mouse.
"It's a fan!" cries Orange Mouse.
"It's a spear," proclaims Yellow Mouse.
One by one, the six blind mice investigate the strange Something by the pond. And one by one, they come back with a different theory. It's only when the seventh mouse goes outâand explores the complete Somethingâthat the mice see the whole truth.
A lesson in colors, numbers, the days of the week and most important, knowledge, this exquisitely illustrated book has stood the test of time and continues to entertain and teach. Based on a classic Indian tale, Ed Young's beautifully rendered version is a treasure to enjoy again and again.
