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The Bowlegged Rooster and Other Tales That Signify

by Joyce Carol Thomas   |  Ages 5-8
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The Bowlegged Rooster and Other Tales That Signify
The Bowlegged Rooster and Other Tales That Signify

Folktales with a twist, cultural significance highlighted.

If you enjoy the rich tapestry of traditional folktales laced with humor and life lessons, "The Bowlegged Rooster and Other Tales That Signify" could be a delightful addition to your collection. Its unique spin on age-old stories offers a fresh perspective that pays homage to cultural roots while entertaining with its wit and wisdom.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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The Bowlegged Rooster and Other Tales That Signify

by Joyce Carol Thomas   |  Ages 5-8
$9.90 Now $6.90 Save 30%
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This book may contain very minor cosmetic defects, but it is in pristine condition. There should be no yellowing, no foxing, no water damage, and no annotations of any kind on the cover and the pages. For paperbacks, there should not be any crease marks on the spine. This book is good as new — lucky you!

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ISBN: 9780060253776
Author: Joyce Carol Thomas
Publisher: HarperCollins
Date of Publication: 2000-08-31
Format: Hardcover
Related Collections: Picture Books, Childrens Classics
Related Topics: Family, Animals, Adventure, Fantasy
Goodreads rating: 3.13
(rated by 8 readers)

Description

From the time he hatches, Little Rooster learns lessons of life from his father and the other barnyard birds at Grandpa Goose's funeral, Crow's wedding, and a Christmas celebration.
 

Folktales with a twist, cultural significance highlighted.

If you enjoy the rich tapestry of traditional folktales laced with humor and life lessons, "The Bowlegged Rooster and Other Tales That Signify" could be a delightful addition to your collection. Its unique spin on age-old stories offers a fresh perspective that pays homage to cultural roots while entertaining with its wit and wisdom.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

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