{"product_id":"seven-blind-mice-isbn-9780399222610","title":"Seven Blind Mice","description":"\u003cb\u003eA CALDECOTT HONOR BOOK\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003e“Brilliantly elegant in design and artwork, this perfect picture book retells an old fable, while subtly conveying the concepts of color, numbers, and days of the week.”—\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"It's a snake,\" says Green Mouse.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e\"It's a fan!\" cries Orange Mouse.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e\"It's a spear,\" proclaims Yellow Mouse.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOne by one, the six blind mice investigate the strange Something by the pond. And one by one, they come back with a different theory. It's only when the seventh mouse goes out—and explores the complete Something—that the mice see the whole truth. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA lesson in colors, numbers, the days of the week and most important, knowledge, this exquisitely illustrated book has stood the test of time and continues to entertain and teach. Based on a classic Indian tale, Ed Young's beautifully rendered version is a treasure to enjoy again and again.“Exquisitely crafted: a simple, gracefully honed text, an appealing story, and outstanding illustrations and design—all add up to a perfect book.” —\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e, pointer review\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Immensely appealing.”—\u003ci\u003eThe Horn Book\u003c\/i\u003e, starred review \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“In a stunning celebration of color Caldecott medalist Young (\u003ci\u003eLon Po Po\u003c\/i\u003e) offers a vibrant variation on the fable of the blind men trying to identify an elephant.” —\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Brilliantly elegant in design and artwork, this perfect picture book retells an old fable, while subtly conveying the concepts of color, numbers, and days of the week.”—\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003eCaldecott medalist Ed Young was born in Tientsin, China, and brought up in Shanghai.  He cites the philosophy of Chinese painting as an inspiration for much of his work.  \"A Chinese painting is often accompanied by words,\" he explains; \"they are complementary.  There are things that words do that pictures never can, and likewise, there are images that words can never describe.\"\u003cp\u003eMr. Young has been illustrating children's books for more than twenty years and has won many awards.  He received the 1990 Caldecott Medal for his book \u003ci\u003eLon Po Po\u003c\/i\u003e, and his much-lauded collaboration with anthologist Nancy Larrick, \u003ci\u003eCats Are Cats\u003c\/i\u003e, was named one of the Ten Best Illustrated Books of 1988 by \u003ci\u003eThe New York Times\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMr. Young studied at the University of Illinois, the Art Center of Los Angeles, and Pratt Institute in New York City.  He and his family live in Hastings-on-Hudson, New York.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ecopyright 2000 by Penguin Putnam Books for Young Readers. All rights reserved.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Philomel Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46299742666981,"sku":"NP9780399222610","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780399222610.jpg?v=1767736383","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/seven-blind-mice-isbn-9780399222610","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}