Imogene's Antlers (Reading Rainbow Series)

by David Small, David Small (Illustrator)

Overview

Illus. in full color. Imogene awakens one morning to find she has grown antlers.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780517562420
Publisher:	Random House Children's Books
Publication date:	09/28/1988
Series:	Reading Rainbow Series
Edition description:	Reprinted Edition
Pages:	32
Sales rank:	182,112
Product dimensions:	7.06(w) x 9.06(h) x 0.14(d)
Age Range:	3 - 7 Years

About the Author

David Small grew up in Detroit, Michigan, studied art and English at Wayne State University, and completed his graduate studies in art at Yale University.

In addition to children's books, David makes editorial drawings for such publications asThe New York Timesand The Wall Street Journaland is a frequent contributor to many national magazines as well.  David also writes book reviews for The New York Times Book Review.

Although David always dreamed of being an artist, it was not until he was in his late thirties and had several works published that he began to say, proudly, I am an artist.

David and his wife, Sarah Stewart, now live in Mendon, Michigan, a town so small that you can whisper something on one side and be heard on the other.  

Editorial Reviews

"Small maximizes the inherent humor of the absurd situation. Hilarious, with a subtle lesson in acceptance."—(starred) School Library Journal.

"Young Imogene wakes up one morning to find she has sprouted antlers. Unflappable, Imogene takes the whole thing in stride; the same cannot be said for her mother, who faints every time her daughter comes into view....The effervescent, softly colored illustrations incorporate all the humor inherent in the tale. A laugh-aloud read-aloud."—Booklist

"A dazzling attraction." —Publishers Weekly

From the Publisher

This fifteen-year-old treasure gets a well-deserved polishing in this reissue as an oversize picture book. A lucky new generation of young readers will get to meet title character Imogene, who is far more delighted than the rest of her family when she wakes up one morning sporting a full rack of antlers. Her mother faints, her brother conducts investigatory research, the doctor examines and the principal frowns disapprovingly. But it is the cook and the irrepressible Imogene herself who find innovative and beneficial applications for her new headgear. Enchanting and whimsical in both narrative and watercolor illustration, David Small's story is a classic that invites child and adult readers alike to celebrate difference, diversity, and downright silliness! 2000 (orig. 1985), Crown Publishers/Random House, $17.99 and $15.95. Ages 5 to 10. Reviewer: Judy Katsh

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