We Are All in the Dumps with Jack and Guy
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Book Overview
We are all in the dumps For diamonds are thumps The kittens are gone to St. Paul's The baby is bit The moon's in a fit And the houses are built Without walls Jack and Guy Went out in the Rye And they found a little boy With one black eye Come says Jack let's knock Him on the head No says Guy Let's buy him some bread You buy one loaf And I'll buy two And we'll bring him up As other folk do Two traditional rhymes from Mother Goose, ingeniously joined and interpreted by Maurice Sendak.
Format:Hardcover
Language:English
ISBN:0062050141
ISBN13:9780062050144
Release Date:September 1993
Publisher:HarperCollins
Length:56 Pages
Weight:1.56 lbs.
Dimensions:0.7" x 10.9" x 8.1"
Age Range:4 to 8 years
Grade Range:Preschool to Grade 3
Customer Reviews
2 ratings
Unique and breathtaking
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 21 years ago
This book has such a unique style that you have to own it just to own it. The story is told in a nursery rhyme format, but it is a very dark and demented nursery rhyme. The material is intense, but not too intense for the audience. The illustrations are incredible and breathtaking. The color is just as intense as the images. The anger and meanness of the world surrounding the homeless kids is astounding. The story presents a real problem in our society to kids in a way they can understand it. I understand there is a lot of controversy surrounding the book, mostly allegations of racism. Watch out for that.
My favorite book
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 26 years ago
With his signature artwork - all the people look like little trolls - Sendak has quietly created his best book. This beautiful story tells of a small boy found, stolen, and ultimately rescued by two noble homelessmen. What makes it Sendak is the evil rats, the vengeful moon, and the fierce and righteous commentary embedded in the art. A must have for absolutely everyone.
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