{"product_id":"seven-blind-mice-board-book","title":"Seven Blind Mice - Board Book","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eEd Young\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eEd Young\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Caldecott Honor book and modern classic now in boardbook format. Finally  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Nearly twenty years ago, Ed Young translated the ancient parable of the seven blind men and the elephant into a modern children's classic, one as simple as it is profound. A lesson in colors, numbers, the days of the week and most important, knowledge, this beautifully illustrated book has stood the test of time and continues to entertain and teach. Now in board book format, even the youngest children can experience the beauty and wisdom.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eCaldecott medalist Ed Young was born in Tientsin, China, and brought up in Shanghai. He cites the philosophy of Chinese painting as an inspiration for much of his work. A Chinese painting is often accompanied by words, he explains; they are complementary. There are things that words do that pictures never can, and likewise, there are images that words can never describe.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMr. Young has been illustrating children's books for more than twenty years and has won many awards. He received the 1990 Caldecott Medal for his book \u003ci\u003eLon Po Po\u003c\/i\u003e, and his much-lauded collaboration with anthologist Nancy Larrick, \u003ci\u003eCats Are Cats\u003c\/i\u003e, was named one of the Ten Best Illustrated Books of 1988 by \u003ci\u003eThe New York Times\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMr. Young studied at the University of Illinois, the Art Center of Los Angeles, and Pratt Institute in New York City. He and his family live in Hastings-on-Hudson, New York.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ecopyright 2000 by Penguin Putnam Books for Young Readers. All rights reserved.\u003cbr\u003eCaldecott medalist Ed Young was born in Tientsin, China, and brought up in Shanghai. He cites the philosophy of Chinese painting as an inspiration for much of his work. A Chinese painting is often accompanied by words, he explains; they are complementary. There are things that words do that pictures never can, and likewise, there are images that words can never describe.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMr. Young has been illustrating children's books for more than twenty years and has won many awards. He received the 1990 Caldecott Medal for his book \u003ci\u003eLon Po Po\u003c\/i\u003e, and his much-lauded collaboration with anthologist Nancy Larrick, \u003ci\u003eCats Are Cats\u003c\/i\u003e, was named one of the Ten Best Illustrated Books of 1988 by \u003ci\u003eThe New York Times\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMr. Young studied at the University of Illinois, the Art Center of Los Angeles, and Pratt Institute in New York City. He and his family live in Hastings-on-Hudson, New York.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ecopyright 2000 by Penguin Putnam Books for Young Readers. All rights reserved.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 38\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.9 x 6.9 x 6.4 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e March 15, 2012\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAccelerated Reader:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuiz Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Seven Blind Mice\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInterest Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lower Grades, K-3\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReading Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.9\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePoint Value:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.5\u003c\/div\u003e\n                ","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51755786109216,"sku":"9780399257421","price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/1f68628331608c0131c0692f65b9c0ce.webp?v=1780068410","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/seven-blind-mice-board-book","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}