The Turtle and the Monkey

by Joanna C. Galdone, Paul Galdone

Overview

Turtle needs Monkey's help in getting the banana tree out of the river, but she's sorry later when greedy Monkey demands more than his share of the fruit.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780395544259
Publisher:	HarperCollins
Publication date:	09/24/1990
Series:	Paul Galdone Nursery Classic
Pages:	32
Product dimensions:	8.81(w) x 11.00(h) x 0.17(d)
Age Range:	4 - 7 Years

About the Author

Joanna C. Galdone is the author of many children’s books, including The Tailypo: A Ghost Story, and the daughter of acclaimed author and illustrator Paul Galdone.
 

Paul Galdone was born in Budapest, Hungary, in 1907 and emigrated to the United States in 1928. After finishing his studies at the Art Student League and the New York School of Industrial Design, Mr. Galdone worked in the art department of a major publishing house. He illustrated almost three hundred books, many of which he himself wrote. The winner of two Caldecott Honors, Mr. Galdone is fondly remembered for his lively style, bright earthy humor, and action-filled illustrations, which will continue to delight for generations to come. www.paulgaldone.com

Editorial Reviews

"This Philippine tale is told in a direct style which effectively allows Paul Galdone's illustrations to convey the emotional strife between the two characters." NATE-Language Arts —

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