Love and Roast Chicken
A Trickster Tale from the Andes Mountains
One day, high in the Andes Mountains, Cuy the Guinea Pig is searching for wild spinach to eat when Tío Antonio the Fox comes in search of Cuy to eat! Tío Antonio thinks he’s found dinner, but crafty Cuy has other plans. Quick-witted Cuy fools Tío Antonio not once, but three times. Combining striking wood block artwork with an authentic South American voice, this sly trickster tale shows that clever thinking is key when you’re out-foxing the fox. Discover more about this title and Barbara Knutson at www.barbaraknutson.net.
Format | Your Price | Add |
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978-1-7284-9300-8
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978-1-4677-6733-0
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$23.99 |
Interest Level | Kindergarten - Grade 3 |
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Reading Level | Grade 2 |
Genre | Picture Books |
Copyright | 2004 |
Publisher | Lerner Publishing Group |
Imprint | Carolrhoda Books ® |
Language | English |
Number of Pages | 40 |
Publication Date | 2014-08-01 |
Reading Counts! Level | 2.9 |
Reading Counts! Points | 2.0 |
Text Type | Folktale/Legend |
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BISACS | JUV012070, JUV002180, JUV087000 |
Dewey | 398.2'098'045293592 |
Graphics | Full-color illustrations |
Dimensions | 9.25 x 11 |
Lexile | 570 |
Guided Reading Level | N |
ATOS Reading Level | 3.1 |
Accelerated Reader® Quiz | 78800 |
Accelerated Reader® Points | 0.5 |
Features | Awards, Reviewed, and Starred Reviews |
Awards
- Virginia Readers' Choice Award Reading List Selection
- Capitol Choices: Noteworthy Books for Children
- SSLI Book Award Honor Book
- ALA Notable Children's Books
- Children's Book Committee at Bank Street College Best Children's Book of the Year
Reviews
Kirkus Reviews
“An all-around laugh-out-loud delight.”
—Kirkus Reviews, starred review
The Horn Book Magazine
“The plot twists and turns energetically; in the end, Cuy saves himself from being dinner by fooling Tio Antonio once again. Knuston’s robust prints, characterized by heavy black lines and subdued colors, are remarkably effective in conveying experessions and humor. "
—Starred, The Horn Book Magazine
School Library Journal
“A thoroughly enjoyable tale that deserives a plce in most libraries.”
—Starred, School Library Journal