In these three imaginative stories, Jan Andrews introduces us to Quebec’s traditional folktale hero, Ti-Jean. He’s an endearing character who is both wise and foolish, and though he does find himself in hard situations (often of his own making), in the end, he somehow manages to do what needs to be done. In “Ti-Jean and the Princess of Tomboso” he eventually outwits a greedy princess; in “Ti-Jean the Marble Player” he gets the best of a pint-sized scoundrel; and in “How Ti-Jean Became a Fiddler” he turns the tables on a too-clever-for-her-own-good seigneur’s daughter, and finds true love in the process.
Jan Andrews’ simple, no-nonsense text and Dušan Petricic’s sly and witty illustrations bring contemporary energy to the traditional folktale genre. There’s nothing old fashioned about these New World tales, which are funny, witty and wise at the same time.
Recenzijos
...a winning introduction to a universal folk character. * Kirkus Reviews * ...full of magic... -- Cynthia O'Brien * Quill & Quire * A refreshing alternative to traditional fairy tales. -- Deirdre Baker * Toronto Star * Highly Recommended -- Gail De Vos * CM Magazine * these zesty, wellpaced texts virtually read themselves. -- Barbara Bader * The Horn Book Magazine, STARRED REVIEW * the stories hold appeal for storytellers and listeners alike. * Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books * ...The book would be an entertaining read-aloud for a classroom and a good companion piece to the study of American folktales... Quite frankly, three stories are simply not enough! -- Kari Allen * School Library Journal *
Daugiau informacijos
Commended for 2012 USBBY Outstanding International Book 2012 (United States).
Jan Andrews is a writer and storyteller who has published a number of highly acclaimed books for children. Jan lives on a lake near Ottawa, Ontario.
Visit Jan Andrews' website: http://web.me.com/janandrews/Site/home.html
Visit Jan Andrews' blog: http://www.2wp.ca/jans-blog Dusan Petricic is a world-renowned cartoonist, illustrator and graphic designer. Born in Belgrade, he now lives in Toronto.
