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Wise Acres

Hardback

Main Details

Title Wise Acres
Authors and Contributors      By (author) George Shannon
Illustrated by Deborah Zemke
Physical Properties
Format:Hardback
Pages:40
Dimensions(mm): Height 205,Width
Category/GenreModern and contemporary fiction (post c 1945)
ISBN/Barcode 9781593540418
Audience
Children / Juvenile
Primary & Secondary Education
Illustrations colour illustrations

Publishing Details

Publisher Chronicle Books
Imprint Handprint Books
Publication Date 1 April 2004
Publication Country United States

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.

Author Biography

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