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Seven Blind Mice

by Ed Young
RM37.00 MYR
Seven Blind Mice
Seven Blind Mice

Clever picture book about perspective and truth

This is the kind of story kids remember because it turns a simple mystery into a playful lesson about seeing the whole picture. Ed Young’s art gives it a calm, elegant feel, while the repeated guesses make it fun to read aloud. If you like books that spark curiosity and gentle discussion, this one feels both timeless and smart.

  • Caldecott Medal Nominee (1993)
  • Boston Globe-Horn Book Award for Picture Book (1992)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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Seven Blind Mice

by Ed Young
RM37.00 MYR
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ISBN: 9780698118959
Authors: Ed Young
Publisher: Puffin Books
Date of Publication: 2002-06-10
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Picture Books, Educational, Childrens Classics
Related Topics: Math, Classics, Animals, Early Learning, Fantasy, Adventure
Goodreads rating: 4.2
(rated by 8422 readers)

Description

"It's a pillar," says one. "It's a fan," says another. One by one, the seven blind mice investigate the strange elephant and come back with a different theory. It's only when the seventh mouse goes out and explores the whole elephant that the mice see the whole truth. Based on a classic Indian tale, Ed Young's beautifully rendered version is a treasure to enjoy again and again. Immensely appealing. The Horn Book, starred review.
 

Clever picture book about perspective and truth

This is the kind of story kids remember because it turns a simple mystery into a playful lesson about seeing the whole picture. Ed Young’s art gives it a calm, elegant feel, while the repeated guesses make it fun to read aloud. If you like books that spark curiosity and gentle discussion, this one feels both timeless and smart.

  • Caldecott Medal Nominee (1993)
  • Boston Globe-Horn Book Award for Picture Book (1992)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

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