Pub Date: January 26, 2000
Dewey: E
LCCN: 94037545
Lexile Code: 0730
Features: Illustrated, Price on Product
Target Age Group: 04 to 08
Physical Info: 0.13" H x 9.80" L x 7.78" W ( 0.29 lbs) 32 pages
BISAC Categories:
Juvenile Fiction | Fantasy | General | Boys and Men | Fairy Tales and Folklore | Country and Cultural | Places | Europe | Diversity and Multicultural | Family | Blended Families | Humorous Stories | Stories in Verse see also Poetry | Action and Adventure | Survival Stories | Royalty
Series: Trophy Picture Books (Paperback)
Description: Becan's new stepmother banishes him to work in the fields, so he runs away. With the help of a magical bull, he defeats a giant, slays a dragon, and rescues a princess. But before she can thank him, Becan disappears, leaving behind one of his enormous boots. Full color.
Brief description:
Shirley Climo's love of folklore began in her childhood and has provided the background for many of her children's books, such as The Korean Cinderella, Magic & Mischief: Tales from Cornwall, A Treasury of Princesses: Princess Tales from Around the World, A Treasury of Mermaids: Mermaid Tales from Around the World, and Someone Saw a Spider: Spider Facts and Folktales, an NCTE Teacher's Choice and Library of Congress Best Children's Book that was originally inspired by her research for Cobweb Christmas. Mrs. Climo and her husband live in Los Altos, California.
Review Quotes: "A robust story of courage and danger." -- ALA Booklist