A Hen for Izzy Pippik by Aubrey Davis Paperback Book

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When Shaina finds a magnificent hen, she knows that Izzy Pippik, the hen's owner, is sure to return for her. In the meantime, Shaina decides she will care for the animal. But when dozens of eggs hatch and rowdy chickens scatter throughout the village, Shaina must fight the entire town if she has any hope of protecting the birds. Inspired by Jewish and Islamic traditional texts, this is a beautiful tale about doing the right thing, even in the face of adversity. AGES: 4 to 8 AUTHOR: Before writing and telling stories, Aubrey Davis raised goats, sawed logs and sold antiques. As a young man he traveled across Europe and North Africa, where he discovered traditional Teaching-Stories collected by Afghan writer Idries Shah, of which he said: "These bottomless tales provoked, puzzled and delighted me. They helped me look at things in fresh, new ways." Aubrey began to tell these stories in nursing homes, schools, festivals, libraries and jails, and on radio and television. For 40 years, he told traditional stories to people of all ages across North America. He also taught oral language for 17 years to primary and special needs students. Aubrey passed away in 2022. Marie Lafrance has spent her whole life drawing pictures, at first to keep from biting her nails, then for magazines, newspapers, posters, billboards, board games and the likes. She also illustrated tons of educational books, and eventually segued into picture books. She studied Graphic Arts and Etching, worked as a printmaker and eventually started illustrating, a career which is not really a career as much as a lifestyle --- she basically lives in her studio, cooking up characters.

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Before writing and telling stories, Aubrey Davis raised goats, sawed logs and sold antiques. As a young man he traveled across Europe and North Africa, where he discovered traditional Teaching-Stories collected by Afghan writer Idries Shah, of which he said: "These bottomless tales provoked, puzzled and delighted me. They helped me look at things in fresh, new ways." Aubrey began to tell these stories in nursing homes, schools, festivals, libraries and jails, and on radio and television. For 40 years, he told traditional stories to people of all ages across North America. He also taught oral language for 17 years to primary and special needs students. Aubrey passed away in 2022. Marie Lafrance has spent her whole life drawing pictures, at first to keep from biting her nails, then for magazines, newspapers, posters, billboards, board games and the likes. She also illustrated tons of educational books, and eventually segued into picture books. She studied Graphic Arts and Etching, worked as a printmaker and eventually started illustrating, a career which is not really a career as much as a lifestyle --- she basically lives in her studio, cooking up characters.

Review

... charmingly told with pleasing conversational patterns and alliteration. ... A good choice where folktales or character education stories are in demand.--School Library JournalA great story that illustrates how a child who sees the world in black and white is introduced to shades of grey, with the help of her grandfather.--The Victoria Times ColonistLafrance deserves a special shout-out for her work-she proves once again that she's a rare talent who can combine naïf rendering with a highly sophisticated and consistently inventive sense of composition.--Publisher's WeeklySteadfast and quietly amusing, Shaina is a girl to admire.--Kirkus ReviewsThis is a book to savor and reread ...--BooklistTraditional Talmudic and Islamic texts form the bones of the story, which is delivered with a deft and witty touch.--Jewish Book World

Details ISBN1525312669 Author Marie Lafrance Pages 32 Audience Age 4-8 Publisher Kids Can Press Year 2024 Illustrator Marie Lafrance ISBN-13 9781525312663 Format Paperback Imprint Kids Can Press DEWEY FIC Audience Children / Juvenile Place of Publication West Toronto Country of Publication Canada Publication Date 2024-05-07 ISBN-10 1525312669 UK Release Date 2024-05-07 Illustrations 32 Illustrations We've got this

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