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32 pp.
| August/Little Folk |
September, 2008 |
TradeISBN 978-0-87483-833-6$16.95
(4)
K-3
Illustrated by
Daniel San Souci.
Robert San Souci retells the Grimm tale of Clever Elsie as a story about a sibling duo, instead of the customary husband and wife, making a mess of their farm and housework. The wordy text is ably supported by Daniel San Souci's lively illustrations.