The Great Quillow

by James Thurber

Book Overview

This contemporary fairy tale by one of America's best-loved authors brings style and humor to the familiar folk theme of overcoming brute strength with intelligence and courage. "The artwork captures... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0152325441
• ISBN13: 9780152325442
• Release Date: October 1994
• Publisher: Harcourt Brace and Company
• Length: 56 Pages
• Weight: 1.50 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 9.4" x 12.4"
• Age Range: 6 to 9 years
• Grade Range: Grades 1 to 4

Customer Reviews

Skillfully Quixotic Paintings

Originally penned by the irrepressible James Thurber in 1944, "The Great Quillow" comes to life once more through the skillfully quixotic paintings of Stephen Kellogg. Don't miss this superb recreation of the story of the little toymaker who becomes a hero when he saves his village from menacing giants.

WONDERFUL story

Even though the story is rather long (it takes me about 30 minutes to read it aloud cover to cover), it keeps our children fully engaged, and the illustrations are absolutely fantastic. This is one of those books we will always keep and pass on from one generation to the next.

Wonderful story for ALL ages.

Marvelous illustrations. Great story about how brains can win out over braun. The Great Quillow is a character to be admired. Told with humor and feeling. I purchased my own copy to keep. One of the best.