This collection of eleven evocative, accessible and funny stories for children of 5+ tells how a particular animal came to be as it is now. The Whale grew up in God's vegetable patch but was banished to sea when he became too large and crushed all His carrots; the Polar Bear was lured to the North Pole by the other animals who were jealous that she always won the annual beauty contest; the Hare has asked the moon to marry him but can never stretch his ears high enough to hear her reply; the Bee must sip honey all day long ...
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This collection of eleven evocative, accessible and funny stories for children of 5+ tells how a particular animal came to be as it is now. The Whale grew up in God's vegetable patch but was banished to sea when he became too large and crushed all His carrots; the Polar Bear was lured to the North Pole by the other animals who were jealous that she always won the annual beauty contest; the Hare has asked the moon to marry him but can never stretch his ears high enough to hear her reply; the Bee must sip honey all day long to sweeten the bitter demon that runs through his veins . . . each story is a delight for reading alone or aloud.
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Add this copy of How the Whale Became and Other Stories to cart. $9.49, new condition, Sold by pacaritambo books rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Austin, TX, UNITED STATES, published 2008 by Frances Lincoln.
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Jackie Morris color illustrations. New. No Jacket Issued. Book CONDIITON: new 2008 Frances Lincoln large paperback, new edition, 4th printing. Wonderful color illustrations by Jackie Morris. Great stories about how some animals became what they are now-i.e., elephants, polar bears, cats, foxes, donkeys, hares, etc. Fables to love.
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