Amos & Boris by William Steig (English) Paperback Book

Description: Amos & Boris by William Steig An Aesopian tale by the beloved author of "Shrek." Befriended by a whale as he is drowning in the ocean, a mouse gets a chance to reciprocate years later in an equally unlikely situation. Full color. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Amos the mouse and Boris the whale: a devoted pair of friends with nothing at all in common, except good hearts and a willingness to help their fellow mammal. They meet after Amos sets out to sail the sea and finds himself in extreme need of rescue. And there will come a day, long after Boris has gone back to a life at sea and Amos has gone back to life on dry land, when the tiny mouse must find a way to rescue the great whale. Author Biography William Steigs drawings appeared regularly in " The New Yorker" since 1930. He also wrote and illustrated books for children, most recently his memoir, "When Everybody Wore a Hat". His other books include " Sylvester and the Magic Pebble, " winner of the Caldecott Medal; " The Amazing Bone, " a Caldecott Honor Book; and " Abels Island" and " Doctor De Soto, " both Newbery Honor Books; " Doctor De Soto Goes to Africa"; "Petes A Pizza"; and "Zeke Pippin". Review "There is no question that Steigs affectionately witty pictures and perfectly complementary narration make this a durable picture book friendship."--"Kirkus Reviews""The book is funny and earnest, pellucid and profound."--"The New York Times Book Review"* "A simple, matter-of-fact story about the friendship between a mouse and a whale. . . . Lovely watercolor pictures and a funny, well-written text which presents its plot coincidences in tongue-in-cheek manner fit together admirably in this faintly Aesopian tale."--"School Library Journal", Starred Review Review Quote "There is no question that Steigs affectionately witty pictures and perfectly complementary narration make this a durable picture book friendship."-Kirkus Reviews "The book is funny and earnest, pellucid and profound."-The New York Times Book Review * Details ISBN031253566X Author William Steig Short Title AMOS & BORIS Publisher Square Fish Language English ISBN-10 031253566X ISBN-13 9780312535667 Media Book Format Paperback DEWEY E Year 2009 Publication Date 2009-09-30 Pages 28 Illustrations Yes Residence Boston, MA, US Birth 1907 Death 2003 Place of Publication New York Country of Publication United States Imprint Square Fish Audience Age 5-8 Illustrator William Steig AU Release Date 2009-09-15 NZ Release Date 2009-09-15 US Release Date 2009-09-15 UK Release Date 2009-09-15 Audience Children / Juvenile We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:43651996;

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