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The Lion Classic Wisdom Stories

by Christina Balit
illus. by . 128p. Lion Children's Books. 2013. Tr $19.99. ISBN 978-0-7459-6369-3.
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.span style = 'font-weight:bold'>K-Gr 5—A collection of 28 tales from around the world. Readers will delight in some familiar stories ("Under the Banyan Tree," "The Emperor's New Clothes") as well as some lesser-known stories ("Why the Wasp Can't Make Honey"). Some of them lose effectiveness because of their brevity while others are well rounded. The anthology is a great read-aloud to younger audiences, while older children will enjoy reading it themselves. Balit's stylized illustrations retain a folk-art look and reference the origins of each selection through clothing and landscapes. Overall, this is a solid addition.—Tiffany O'Leary, Mount Saint Mary College, NY
Reviewed by Tiffany O'Leary , Jul 01, 2013

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