This Is the House That Jack Built
by Simms Taback (Author)
The Caldecott Medalist brings his distinctive humor and creativity to this uproarious picture book adaptation of the beloved story of Jack and the house that he built. Full color.
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Publishers Weekly
In a starred review, PW wrote, "The artist fills the busy pages with abundant details and diversions. A zany and fun take on the 18th-century classic." Ages 4-up. (Dec.) Copyright 2004 Publishers Weekly Used with permission.
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Downright hilarious . . . Children will love this book. (School Library Journal, starred review) Taback puts a new house on the market and hits the nail on the head with this boisterous rollicking version. (Booklist, starred review)
Simms Taback
Simms Taback grew up in the Bronx and graduated from Cooper Union. He has worked as an art director and a graphic designer, and has taught at the School of Visual Arts and Syracause University. He has illustrated many children's books, including I Know an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Fly (Viking), Spacy Riddles, Snakey Riddles, Buggy Riddles, and Fishy Riddles (all written by Katy Hall and lIsa Eisenberg, Dial). His work has won many awards, including the Caldecott Honor Award Medal for I Know an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Fly and a New York Times Best Illustrated Children's Book.A father of three and grandfather of three, Mr. Taback lives with his wife in Willow, New York
Classification
Fiction
ISBN-13
9780142402009
Lexile Measure
580
Guided Reading Level
L
Publisher
Puffin Books
Publication date
November 18, 2004
Series
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BISAC categories
JUV055000 - Juvenile Fiction | Nursery Rhymes
Library of Congress categories
Children's poetry
Nursery rhymes
Nursery rhymes
