The Impudent Rooster

by Holly Berry (Illustrator)

When a greedy nobleman steals the purse a rooster intends for his poor master, the rooster crows out the truth: “Give back the pennies you stole!” But the nobleman hears only impudence, and he orders the rooster thrown down a well. But neither the well’s deep water, nor an oven’s heat, nor cattle’s hard hooves can stop this “impudent” rooster, whose amazing powers win back the purse and reverse the nobleman’s fortunes. Children will relish the energetic...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0525471790
• ISBN13: 9780525471790
• Release Date: April 2004
• Publisher: Dutton Books
• Length: 32 Pages
• Weight: 0.55 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 9.3" x 12.3"
• Age Range: 5 years and up
• Grade Range: Preschool and higher

Customer Reviews

Authentic traditional folk art

Beautiful illustrations! Everything in this book is so meticulously researched, authentic Romanian folk costumes,landscapes,houses, traditional designs of pottery! So many beautiful surprises! The text is enticing for 4-10 year olds and close to the original story

Lovely Folktale

This pleasingly- illustrated tale should be a staple for a kid's bookshelf. Nice break from Disney and Spongebob and a sweet, satisfying story.

Wonderful

A superbly illustrated and wonderfully written Romanian folk tale, worthy of a larger, international audience. A great hit with my 4 year old son!

Rich language and artwork

Beginning with the middle word in its title, The Impudent Rooster contains language that challenges, entertains, and doesn't talk down to children. The rooster's poor master is "humiliated" by his poverty; the scolded rooster "lurched" through the gate; he meets a nobleman who had "amassed" his wealth dishonestly. The rich words are matched by detailed folk art which perfectly captures the beauty and flavor of rural Romania, a country I lived in for nine years. The rooster even crows in Romanian-"Cucurigu!" This book is a great cultural experience and a wholesome, fun read, and that's why I'm buying copies as gifts for friends and family.