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For more than a hundred years, the tales of Brer Rabbit and his family were told and retold by slaves in the American South - long before Joel Chandler Harris collected them in the late 19th century.' ... Read more

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Undiscovered Treasure
A rollicking retelling of the classic Brer Rabbit stories. In this adaptation of the Joel Chandler Harris stories, children and their lucky parents can watch the wily Brer Rabbit outsmart time and time again his predatory neighbors and prove that brains really are better than brawn. The difficult dialect of theChandler Harris originals has been updatedand simplified for modern readers, and these beautiful volumes (there arethree books in the series) are brilliantly illustrated by award-winningartist Barry Moser. This book is a must-have; I can't imagine why it isn'ta best-seller.

Undiscovered Treasure
A rollicking retelling of the classic Brer Rabbit stories. In this adaptation of the Joel Chandler Harris stories, children and their lucky parents can watch the wily Brer Rabbit outsmart time and time again hispredatory neighbors and prove that brains really are better than brawn. The difficult dialect of theChandler Harris originals has been updatedand simplified for modern readers, and these beautiful volumes (there arethree books in the series) are brilliantly illustrated by award-winningartist Barry Moser. This book is a must-have; I can't imagine why it isn'ta best-seller. ... Read more

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This delightful book contains five adventures of Brer Rabbit, Joel Chandler Harris's classic character from Uncle Remus. The crafty underdog who outsmarts all the other folk in Hominy Grove will charm and delight readers of all ages. ... Read more

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Five of the best Brer Rabbit tales--carefully adapted from the original Uncle Remus stories published in the late 1800s--are beautifully illustrated in this volume--"certainly the best of all the editions now in print" (School Library Journal). Full color. ... Read more

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CLASSIC STORY WITH WHIMSICAL ILLUSTRATIONS
Five favorite narratives from the Uncle Remus series have been released in a stunning edition, Jump!The Adventures of Brer Rabbit.

Vigorously whimsical illustrations by master wood engraver Barry Moser decorate the folio size sheets.Happily for all Brer Rabbit continues to outwit Brer Fox, and Brer Terrapin again winds up the winner.Earmarked for all ages.

Family Favorite
Having read aloud this series (Jump, Jump on Over, and Jump Again) six or seven years ago to my (then) Kindergarten and second grade children, I asked them recently "what were your favorite books when you were little?" And this book series came up as hands-down "read-aloud" winner. I remember that they were a joy to read aloud, and the children laughed and laughed. They were so sad when the last book was finished that I ended up buying and reading them Julius Lester's book as well. Beyond that, the stories are culturally important literature. Parents can feel good knowing that children are being exposed to a uniquely American folktale series. ... Read more

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"You know the story of the Three Wise Men of the East, and how they travelled from far away to offer their gifts at the manger-cradle in Bethlehem. But have you ever heard the story of the Other Wise Man, who also saw the star in its rising, and set out to follow it, yet did not arrive with his brethren in the presence of the young child Jesus' Of the great desire of this fourth pilgrim, and how it was denied, yet accomplished in the denial; of his many wanderings and the probations of his soul; of the long way of his seeking, and the strange way of his finding, the One whom he sought - I would tell the tale as I have heard fragments of it in the Hall of Dreams, in the palace of the Heart of Man." ... Read more

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The Other Wsie Man
Many years ago my 4th rgade teacher read this to the class after lunch.
What a joy to now hold the story in my hands, compelte with beautiful illustrations
which it did not have in the 1940's. The message is vital to every human being:
we may not always reach our goals the way we planned, but if we truly seek the Lord,
we will accomplish what God has planned for our lvies.

The other wise man
This is one of the best Christmas gift a parent can give his or her child, betwen the ages of 6 and 60.
The original adult version is also excellent

Great retelling of a classic story
This is a very nice retelling (NOTE THAT IT IS NOT VAN DYKE"S ORIGINAL STORY) of the classic story by Van Dyke.The illustrations are rich and beautiful and the retelling makes the story much shorter and understandable for younger children though the wording is not condescending so is still appropriate for older children, too.It makes it a greatbedtime story.

Relative
This may just be because I am related to Henry van Dyke, but, I LOVE this book! It is a very touching book. I would absolutely recommend this book for any age, 2 years or 95, you will love it!!!

The Other Wise Man
Let the buyer beware; this is a children's book, a retelling of story inshort, childrens form. ... Read more