The Golden Goose
A Scholastic Canada Reader
- Publisher
- Scholastic Canada Ltd
- Initial publish date
- Apr 2014
- Category
- Beginner, General
- Recommended Age
- 6 to 9
- Recommended Grade
- 1 to 4
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Hardback
- ISBN
- 9780439987196
- Publish Date
- Sep 2000
- List Price
- $19.99
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Paperback / softback
- ISBN
- 9781443133258
- Publish Date
- Apr 2014
- List Price
- $4.99
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Description
Barbara Reid brings her signature Plasticine illustrations and a modern twist to this classic Grimm fairy tale — now in a leveled reader format with all-new text!
When Rupert does a good deed for a stranger, he is rewarded with a beautiful golden goose. He takes the bird into town to share his rare discovery, but the innkeeper's daughter tries to steal one of the golden feathers — and gets stuck to the goose! As Rupert makes his way through the town, each person who tries to interfere — including the bus driver, teacher, and farmer — gets stuck too. Can they find a way to break the spell, or will they be stuck in this crazy parade forever?
Barbara Reid's modern retelling of the favourite Grimm fairy tale is now available in a bright new leveled reader format, adapted for emerging readers with a completely new text.
About the author
Barbara Reid réalise des illustrations avec de la pâte à modeler pour ensuite laisser le soin à son conjoint, Ian Chrisler de les photographier. Barbara a signé plusieurs livres à titre d'auteure malgré qu'elle avoue ne pas éprouver autant de plaisir à écrire une histoire qu'à l'illustrer. Elle a gagné plusieurs prix dont le prix du Gouverneur général et en 2014, le prix Libris dans la catégorie album illustré. Elle est aussi membre de l'Ordre de l'Ontario et de l'Ordre du Canada. Barbara vit à Toronto.
BARBARA REID is one of Canada’s most renowned creators of picture books, including Picture the Sky (Imagine le ciel), Picture a Tree, Perfect Snow and The Party. Her vibrant dimensional illustrations make her work a favourite around the world, and she has received many honours and awards, including the Governor General’s Award, the UNICEF Ezra Jack Keats Award, the Amelia Frances Howard-Gibbon Illustrator’s Award and CBC’s Fan Choice Award. In 2013, Barbara was made a member of the Order of Canada for her contributions to the Canadian children’s literature community. She lives in Toronto, Ontario with her husband, photographer Ian Crysler. Visit her at www.barbarareid.ca.
Awards
- Commended, Best Books for Kids and Teens, Canadian Children's Book Centre
Editorial Reviews
Praise for The Golden Goose:
"[An] irresistible retelling . . . Reid's trademark Plasticine art seems to have reached a new pitch of vivacity and fun." —The Toronto Star
"Colour, texture, and careful attention to the most minute detail make [the illustrations] a joy to behold. Highly recommended." —Canadian Book Review Annual
