Children's Fiction Values & Virtues
The Race
- Publisher
- Owlkids Books Inc.
- Initial publish date
- Apr 2014
- Category
- Values & Virtues, Humorous Stories
- Recommended Age
- 3 to 7
- Recommended Grade
- p to 4
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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.
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
