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Aug 01, 1994 | ISBN 9780140505344 | 3-7 years Buy
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Aug 01, 1994 | ISBN 9780140505344 | 3-7 years
What goes into a really good story? Only the best ingredients—a heroine, a hero, excitement, a little romance, and even a villain or two. They are all here, as Aunt Isabel and her niece concoct a delightful story within a story. Fun to read aloud, this book is a lively yarn, a visual treat, and a charming introduction—all in one.
Kate Duke is the author-illustrator of The Guinea Pig ABC, which The Horn Book hailed as “destined to become a classic,” and One Guinea Pig Is Not Enough, as well as many other books for children. She lives in New… More about Kate Duke
“Children will identify with bright-eyed, feisty Penelope. . . . An entertaining way to introduce [them] to the elements of storytelling.”—School Library Journal“All in all: an entertaining production.”—Kirkus Reviews“The droll, neatly executed watercolor illustrations are an integral part of the story. . . . A fine book to enjoy on its own merits, but it will also be useful for teachers.”—Booklist“Delicate watercolors brim with fairy-tale characters and atmosphere. . . . The diverting story-within-a-story is an inviting opportunity for youngsters to double their fun.”—Publishers Weekly
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