The Sorry Tale of Fox and Bear
Published on 1. March 2018
Book
Hardback
72 pages
978-1-910646-43-4 (ISBN)
Description
The Sorry Tale of Fox and Bear is the story of a cruel falling-out between two friends: how it happens, and what happens next. It is outrageous, passionate and poignant, and the bittersweet ending is as ambiguous as any friendship in real life. Framed in the present and told in alternating past and present tense, The Sorry Tale of Fox and Bear borrows characters and events from several traditional sources and is told with wit and verve by Margrete Lamond, with darkly brooding charcoal illustrations by acclaimed artist Heather Vallance. This beautiful story collection - a modern twist on traditional style - will resonate with readers looking for a great story to read over and over again.
Reviews / Votes
Beautifully written... stunning illustrations of black and white charcoal pencil drawings... This is a really special book that explores the theme of friendship - its twists and turns, the good and the bad, cruelty, forgiveness, empathy and what true friendship really means... A thoughtful, thought provoking and beautiful read. -- Anne Everall * Carousel Magazine *More details
Language
English
Place of publication
United Kingdom
Target group
Children/juvenile
Reading Age: From 7 to 10 years, Interest Age: From 5 to 9 years
Product notice
Picture book
sewn/stitched
Paper over boards
With ribbon marker(s)
Illustrations
Illustrations, black and white
Dimensions
Height: 210 mm
Width: 155 mm
Thickness: 13 mm
Weight
625 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-910646-43-4 (9781910646434)
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Schweitzer Classification
Persons
Margrete Lamond is the publisher of 'Little Hare Books' in Australia, author of many modern re-tellings of traditional tales, a passionate advocate for quality artwork in books for younger readers and interested in the overlap between neuroscience and aesthetic reception. Heather Vallance is a studio artist who has taught art in remote communities in Australia and regional schools and galleries, as well as having her work exhibited in numerous solo and group exhibitions.
Content
I. The Sad End of a Tail II. A Sad Tale of Trickery III. The Sad Snap of a String IV. The Trickster Tricked V. The Sad Tale Ends