Jangles: A Big Fish Story: A Big Fish Story - Hardcover

Shannon, David

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0545143128 ISBN 13: 9780545143127

Publisher: The Blue Sky Press, 2012

Synopsis

Bestselling storyteller David Shannon instantly hooks readers with this stunning, highly entertaining tour-de-force--his best book ever!

Breathtaking oil paintings bursting with energy pullreaders along into Big Lake, the home of Jangles, thebiggest fish anyone has seen. Fishing alone at dusk,a boy feels a tug on his line and comes face-to-facewith the gigantic trout--whose enormous jaw is coveredwith so many lures and fish hooks that he jingles andjangles when he swims. Terrified by the sight, the boy isshocked when Jangles befriends him and takes him on anadventure to the bottom of the lake. A surprise endingwill leave readers laughing and shaking their heads. Hereis Shannon at his very best-in a wild and witty story thatbegs repeated reading.

About this title

About the Author

David Shannon is the internationally acclaimed creator of more than 30 picture books, including No, David!, a Caldecott Honor Book and his second New York Times Best Illustrated Book of the Year, and four more David picture books. Shannon's bestsellers include A Bad Case of Stripes, Duck on a Bike, and Too Many Toys. He lives in Southern California with his family and Roy, their West Highland White Terrier.

From the Back Cover

"I am more than a fish. I am a storyteller, and a story." -- Jangles



Exaggerated tales about "the gigantic fish that got away" have been making people laugh for centuries, and some of the best have been passed on from generation to generation. Now humorist and celebrated artist David Shannon adds his own splash of magic to this original story about a boy who manages to catch Jangles, the biggest and most elusive fish anyone has ever seen -- or does Jangles catch the boy?



Come along on a wild ride as one of America's finest storytellers spins a father-son yarn that is both entertaining and reflective. Each of Shannon's luminous oil paintings is a masterpiece, and the artist uses color, composition, and subtle detail to pull readers into a vivid adventure. But ultimately Jangles stretches its storytelling net much wider than A Big Fish Story-- for in Shannon's surprising ending, his young narrator discovers that doing the right thing is far more satisfying than a moment of fame and glory.

From the Inside Flap

"I am more than a fish. I am a storyteller, and a story." -- Jangles

Exaggerated tales about "the gigantic fish that got away" have been making people laugh for centuries, and some of the best have been passed on from generation to generation. Now humorist and celebrated artist David Shannon adds his own splash of magic to this original story about a boy who manages to catch Jangles, the biggest and most elusive fish anyone has ever seen -- or does Jangles catch the boy?

Come along on a wild ride as one of America's finest storytellers spins a father-son yarn that is both entertaining and reflective. Each of Shannon's luminous oil paintings is a masterpiece, and the artist uses color, composition, and subtle detail to pull readers into a vivid adventure. But ultimately Jangles stretches its storytelling net much wider than A Big Fish Story-- for in Shannon's surprising ending, his young narrator discovers that doing the right thing is far more satisfying than a moment of fame and glory.

Edition details

• Publisher: The Blue Sky Press
• Publication date: 2012
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0545143128
• ISBN 13: 9780545143127
• Binding: Hardcover
• Illustrator: Shannon David
• Number of pages: 32