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The blind men and the elephant and other silly stories / compiled by Vic Parker.

Parker, Victoria, (compiler.).

Summary:

The Blind Men and the Elephant is more than just an amusing tale. It offers readers a final, meaningful thought neither someone who is blind nor someone who can see well can truly judge the whole when only knowing part of it. The Simpleton, The Foolish Weaver, and The Field of Boliauns engage readers imaginations further, providing amusement as well as showcasing storytelling conventions, such as tone and creative word choice, that are part of the Common Core language arts curriculum. Illustrations complement each tale with colorful interpretations of characters and events. Detailed Table of Contents, Full-color photographs, Illustrations.

Record details

  • ISBN: 1482441950
  • ISBN: 1482441977
  • ISBN: 9781482441956
  • ISBN: 9781482441970
  • Physical Description: 40 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm.
  • Publisher: New York, NY : Gareth Stevens Publishing, 2016.

Content descriptions

Formatted Contents Note:
Simpleton / by Andrew Lang -- Foolish weaver / by Andrew Lang -- Blind men and the elephant / by James Baldwin -- Field of Boliauns / by Joseph Jacobs.
Target Audience Note:
980L Lexile
Study Program Information Note:
Accelerated Reader AR LG 5.1 1 179838.
Subject:
Folk tales > Juvenile literature.
Humor > Juvenile literature.
Genre:
Folk tales.
Humor.

Available copies

  • 1 of 1 copy available at NC Cardinal. (Show)
  • 1 of 1 copy available at Onslow County Public Library.

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Swansboro Branch Library J398.2 BLI (Text) 36015000976296 Juvenile Nonfiction Available -