6/9/2023 0 Comments Seven blind mice by ed youngThe ``Mouse Moral'' that concludes the tale-``Knowing in part may make a fine tale, but wisdom comes from seeing the whole''-may seem superfluous to those who prefer the imaginative ``vision'' of the mice. The spare text permits greater exploration and enjoyment of the artwork-it may be difficult to read the story straight through without stopping to compare the various images. Young's textured, cut-paper illustrations allow readers to visualize just how a floppy ear might be mistaken for a fan (``I felt it move!'') the elephant's curving trunk springs to life as both a jewel-green snake and a glowing yellow spear. A large black square provides the background for each painting, a dramatic contrast to the brilliant images ``felt'' by the sightless rodents. Seven differently-hued blind mice approach the ``strange Something'' in their midst on successive days and report their findings to the group. Access-restricted-item true Addeddate 21:56:06 Bookplateleaf 0003 Boxid IA137017. The illustrations depict the blind arguers as mice Notes. The story enjoys a continuing appeal, as shown by the number of illustrated childrens books of the fable there is one for instance by Paul Galdone and another, Seven Blind Mice, by Ed Young (1992). In a stunning celebration of color Caldecott medalist Young ( Lon Po Po ) offers a vibrant variation on the fable of the blind men trying to identify an elephant. Publication date 1993 Topics Fables, Elephants, Folklore, Stories in rhyme, Folklore, Stories in rhyme, Elephants, Fables, Folklore.
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