Tug of War

by John Burningham

Book Overview

A Nigerian folktale -- one of the first picture books John Burningham ever illustrated -- comes to life again with a text by the venerable illustrator. Hare, Hippopotamus, and Elephant all live together in the forest. But often, when Hippopotamus and Elephant have nothing better to do, they tease Hare and say horrid things to him. When Hare finally gets fed up with them, he conceives a plan: he will challenge each of the massive creatures to a tug-of-war...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0763665754
• ISBN13: 9780763665753
• Release Date: August 2013
• Publisher: Candlewick Press (MA)
• Length: 32 Pages
• Weight: 1.20 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 9.1" x 11.6"
• Age Range: 5 to 8 years
• Grade Range: Preschool to Grade 3