The Rooster Prince of Breslov

By: Ann Redisch Stampler, Eugene Yelchin

This picture book brings a light touch and engaging silliness to the story of a prince who rejects the lavish luxury of his upbringing in favor of a life as . . . a rooster. The only person who can persuade the prince to reconsider is neither a doctor nor a magician but a wise teacher who is willing to become a rooster too. Told to the author by her grandmother, who brought it from Eastern Europe a century ago, this traditional tale is accompanied by strikingly witty and graceful illustrations that add their own folkloric flavor. Author's note.

Format: eBook
ISBN-13/EAN: 9780547505831
ISBN-10: 0547505833
Pages: 32
Price: $9.99
Publication Date: 09/13/2010
Age(s): 4,5,6,7
Grade(s): Pre-K-3
Reading Level:
- Lexile Reading Level AD790L
- Guided Reading Level O

Author

Ann Redisch Stampler

Ann Redisch Stampler based her two books for Clarion on stories from her grandmother, who was born in Belarus and moved to the United States as a young girl. Ms. Stampler lives in Los Angeles, California, with her husband and children.

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Illustrator

Eugene Yelchin

Eugene Yelchin is a Russian-born painter and illustrator. He received a Newbery Honor for Breaking Stalin's Nose, which he both wrote and illustrated. He lives in southern California with his family. www.eugeneyelchinbooks.com

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reviews

"Her [Stampler] witty, dialogue-based storytelling nicely dramatizes such concepts as excess, sufficiency, and the relationship between learning compassion and attaining 'moral authority.'"--Horn Book
"Yelchin's self-satiric figures pitch exaggeratedly forward, the rooster postures comically extreme. Stampler' touching note demonstrates this layered tale' openness to multiple interpretations."--Kirkus, starred review

Format: eBook
ISBN-13/EAN: 9780547505831
ISBN-10: 0547505833
Pages: 32
Price: $9.99
Publication Date: 09/13/2010
Age(s): 4,5,6,7
Grade(s): Pre-K-3
Reading Level:
- Lexile Reading Level AD790L
- Guided Reading Level O