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Out of the Egg
By Tina Matthews
A classic tale retold with a modern twist and illustrated with beautiful Japanese style woodcuts.
This reworked version of the traditional tale of the hardworking, unaided Little Red Hen continues until her own baby chick befriends the offspring of the lazy cat, rat and pig and together they play. By the end of the day each baby learns a new lesson in forgiveness and sharing.
- Dramatic black/white woodcuts with splashes of red and green enhance this meaningful saga, giving it a contemporary feel.
- "Offers unusual visual impact, [and is] seemingly simple yet multilayered," Kirkus Reviews.
- "Parents will enjoy reading Out of the Egg to their young children while teachers will find plenty to open discussions on life messages in this wonderful tale".
About the author
Tina Matthews was born in Wellington, New Zealand, and over the years has worked as a puppet maker, a bass player, a teacher, and an artist and designer. She now lives with her family in Sydney, Australia, where she writes and illustrates books for children and plants green seeds whenever she can find them.
Review
"manages to be at once an environmental morality tale, a classic folk tale updated and an exemplary work of woodcut minaliasm." New Zealand Listener
ISBN:
9781921150357
Imprint:
Walker Books Australia
Distributor:
TL Distribution in Australia & Macmillan Publishers in New Zealand
Binding:
Hardback
Release Date:
September 1, 2007
Dimensions:
210 x 210mm, 32pp
Stock Status:
Backlist title
Australian RRP:
$24.95
New Zealand RRP:
$29.99
Stock Level:
In Stock