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Jabuti the Tortoise A Trickster Tale from the Amazon Trade paper, picture - 2005
by Gerald McDermott
A rain forest fable from Caldecott medalist Gerald McDermott
Summary
Of all the animals in the rain forest, Jabutí was the favorite. His shell was smooth and shiny, and the songs he played on his flute were sweet.
But his music was a reminder, too, of the mischievous pranks Jabutí sometimes played. His song reminded Tapir of being tricked, Jaguar of being fooled, and time and again it reminded Vulture that he had no song at all. When a concert takes place in heaven, Vulture offers to fly Jabutí there . . . all the while plotting a trick of his own.
Gerald McDermott makes myths new again for readers of all ages, using language as vibrant and colorful as his bold illustrations. Jabutí is an unusual tale of a trickster’s fall from grace, and of how creation can sometimes come from chaos.
But his music was a reminder, too, of the mischievous pranks Jabutí sometimes played. His song reminded Tapir of being tricked, Jaguar of being fooled, and time and again it reminded Vulture that he had no song at all. When a concert takes place in heaven, Vulture offers to fly Jabutí there . . . all the while plotting a trick of his own.
Gerald McDermott makes myths new again for readers of all ages, using language as vibrant and colorful as his bold illustrations. Jabutí is an unusual tale of a trickster’s fall from grace, and of how creation can sometimes come from chaos.
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Jabuti the tortoise played a song on his flute.
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- Title Jabuti the Tortoise A Trickster Tale from the Amazon
- Author Gerald McDermott
- Binding Trade Paper, Picture
- Edition Reprint
- Pages 32
- Language EN
- Publisher Voyager Books
- Date September 1, 2005
- Features Illustrated
- ISBN 9780152053741
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Themes
- Cultural Region: Latin America
- Ethnic Orientation: Native American
- Religious Orientation: Native American
Media reviews
"A fine addition to the body of work by a proven master."--Kirkus Reviews
"Readers will revel in this whimsical folktale . . . McDermott's words paint beautiful stories and wonderful pictures."--Library Talk
"Color springs from the pages . . . Simply written and well paced, this will make an imaginative read-aloud choice for classroom units on the rain forest."--Booklist
"A simple yet lyrical tale that is as satisfying to hear as it is to read."
--School Library Journal
"Readers will revel in this whimsical folktale . . . McDermott's words paint beautiful stories and wonderful pictures."--Library Talk
"Color springs from the pages . . . Simply written and well paced, this will make an imaginative read-aloud choice for classroom units on the rain forest."--Booklist
"A simple yet lyrical tale that is as satisfying to hear as it is to read."
--School Library Journal
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