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Children's Fiction Values & Virtues

The Race

by (author) Édouard Manceau

translated by Sarah Quinn

Publisher
Owlkids Books Inc.
Initial publish date
Apr 2014
Category
Values & Virtues, Humorous Stories
Recommended Age
3 to 7
Recommended Grade
p to 4
  • Hardback

    ISBN
    9781771470551
    Publish Date
    Apr 2014
    List Price
    $18.95

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Where to buy it

Out of print

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Description

Get ready, get set, GO…
A group of caribou gather together to run a race. Starting at the beginning of course, readers join in the fun as the caribou engage in some rather outlandish tricks in order to be the first to cross the finish line. (Banana skins, for example, are an effective way to get rid of some enemies ...). But in the midst of this titanic struggle for victory, some of the caribou stop to question the merits of their single-minded pursuit of winning at all costs.
In the end, the reader is left to decide who the real winner is…

About the authors

ÉDOUARD MANCEAU was born in Vendée, France, and began studying Fine Arts at an early age. He often works in paper collage, bringing his friendly characters to life with style and humor. He is the author and illustrator of Windblown.

Édouard Manceau's profile page

Sarah Quinn's profile page

Awards

  • A Foreword Reviews Best Indie Picture Book of 2014

Editorial Reviews

"The vibrant colors and personable characters prompt young readers and adults alike to think more deeply about life."

Foreword Reviews

"Unique and provocative."

Canadian Review of Materials

"Add this winsome fable to the shelves of slightly odd picture books."

Kirkus Reviews

"A great lesson for young competitors... amusing, vivid, and descriptive."

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"It's a whimsy-filled ride with a straightforward message, and there's real pleasure in watching these little dudes scheme their way to the finish line and in the celebration of a laid-back lifestyle."

Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books

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