![]() ![]() "About this title" may belong to another edition of this title. ![]() Marton, Arlington County Library, VAĬopyright 1992 Reed Business Information, Inc. ![]() Although not illustrated, a much wittier and more lucid version of this folktale is found in Harold Courlander's Ride with the Sun (McGraw, 1955 o.p.) under the title ``Four Young Men.'' -Diane S. ![]() However, too much is lost in the gutter and the text, often placed on a textured blue or aqua background, is difficult to read. The Wizard Punchkin: A Folk Tale from India: A Tale from India (Puffin Folk Tales of the World S. Outlined in wide white line, the flora and fauna of Burma are set out in a bold, colorful batiklike design stretching to the very edges of the pages. Despite this weak retelling, the illustrations here are striking. It is doubtful that they'll care enough to puzzle it out. Readers at this point will probably go back to reread the original bet, which may or may not clarify things. All then go to Princess-Learned-in-Law for a decision as to the winner of the contest. Make-Believe Tales: A Folk Tale from Burma by Troughton, Joanna Pages can have notes/highlighting. At the conclusions of their tall tales, the clever traveler doesn't reply, but instead tells his own story, which contains a trick, and the creatures stand to lose no matter how they respond. Kindergarten-Grade 3- Four animals bet a wealthy traveler his splendid clothes and riches that he won't believe the stories they are about to tell. Troughtons brisk, clear telling is nicely embellished by her handsomely stylized illustrations, which employ bold white outlines in the manner of batik. ![]()
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