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Children's Fiction Farm Animals

Wise Acres

illustrated by Deborah Zemke

by (author) George Shannon

Publisher
Chronicle Books
Initial publish date
Aug 2004
Category
Farm Animals
  • Hardback

    ISBN
    9781593540418
    Publish Date
    Aug 2004
    List Price
    $22.95

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Description

There has never been a more bucolic farm than Wise Acres. There the sun always shines, the sky is always blue, and the breezes are always gentle. The inhabitants of the barnyard -- an assortment of busy, caring, and totally off-the-wall farm animals -- pass their days peacefully in song, dance, and storytelling. That is, until something goes wrong. Then the animals cannot resist rushing in to help each other -- with hilarious results.
In three episodes noteworthy for their straight-faced humor, George Shannon creates a world of lovable, zany animals who establish a special brand of illogic that children will take to heart, while Deborah Zemke's action-packed portrayals of the Wise Acre antics are as fresh and original as the barnyard creatures themselves.

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Contributor Notes

George Shannon was born in Kansas and grew up in Kentucky. He is the author of over twenty-five books for children, among them the Stories to Solve series, the beloved Lizard's Song , and the endearing Tippy-Toe Chick, Go! A former librarian and storytelle

Deborah Zemke was born in Michigan and attended York University in Toronto, Ontario. She has illustrated several children's books, including D is for Doodle for Blue Apple Books, and is creator of fonts as well as an artist. She lives with her family in Co

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