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The pied piper : a tale about promises  Cover Image Book Book

The pied piper : a tale about promises / retold by Tom DeFalco ; illustrated by Joe Ewers.

DeFalco, Tom. (Author). Ewers, Joe, (illustrator.). Grimm, Jacob, 1785-1863 (Added Author). Grimm, Wilhelm, 1786-1859 (Added Author).

Summary:

In this retelling of the traditional German tale, a piper pipes away the rats of Hamelin, and when the mayor refuses to pay the promised fee, its children as well. Includes parents' guide with discussion questions and activities to help teach children about making and keeping promises.

Record details

  • ISBN: 1599390043
  • ISBN: 9781599390048
  • Physical Description: 22 unnumbered pages : color illustrations ; 26 cm.
  • Publisher: Pleasantville, NY : Reader's Digest Young Families, [2006]

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General Note:
"Based on the original story by Jakob and Wilhelm Grimm"--Title page verso.
Subject: Pied Piper of Hamelin (Legendary character) > Legends.
Promises > Folklore.
Genre: Folklore > Germany.


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