The Singing Snake
In order to win a singing contest, Snake imprisons Lark in the back of his throat, but after Old Man creates an instrument--the didgeridoo--to honor Snake, Lark makes Snake hiss. By the authors of Pancho's Pin+a1ata.
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When ``Old Man'' promises to make a musical instrument in honor of the creature with the most beautiful voice, Snake cheats: Jealous of Lark's song but unable to imitate it, he captures the bird in his throat. Though the voice now expresses anguish, the other animals are impressed by its beauty, and Old Man names Snake the winner. As promised, he does make an instrument that looks like Snake--a long, straight horn; but, meanwhile, Lark scratches Snake's throat so that, even after he lets her go, his voice is forever harsh--while the other animals, disgusted with his perfidy, refuse to speak to him. Czernecki illustrates this nicely balanced retelling of an Australian pourquoi tale with glowing illustrations in jewel-like tones, incorporating stylized aboriginal motifs in his striking, decorative designs. (Folklore/Picture book. 4-8) -- Copyright ©1993, Kirkus Associates, LP. All rights reserved.
From Publishers Weekly:
Artwork inspired by Aboriginal paintings illustrate this Australian folktale about a battle of wits between Snake and Lark. Ages 4-7.
Copyright 1995 Reed Business Information, Inc.
Copyright 1995 Reed Business Information, Inc.
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- PublisherHyperion
- Publication date1993
- ISBN 10 1562824007
- ISBN 13 9781562824006
- BindingLibrary Binding
- Number of pages40
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