Per and the Dala Horse - Hardcover

Hickox, Rebecca

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0385320752 ISBN 13: 9780385320757

Publisher: Doubleday Books for Young Readers, 1995

Synopsis

Many years ago a Swedish farmer died, leaving all his worldly possessions to his three sons. The eldest inherited the farm, a sturdy work horse, and a plow. The middle son came by a fine riding horse. But Per, the youngest son, received only a handsomely carved and painted Dala horse.

About this title

About the Author:

Rebecca Hickox is the author of "The Golden Sandal: A Middle-Eastern Cinderella Story," "Zorro and Quwi," and "Matreshka," as well as "Per and the Dala Horse." She is currently working on a sequel to "Per and the Dala Horse," called "The Troll's Wedding," also in collaboration with illustrator Yvonne Gilbert. "The Troll's Wedding" will be published by Skandisk, Inc. in 2006.

From School Library Journal:

PreSchool-Grade 3?Upon their father's death, three brothers inherit different gifts. The eldest receives the farm, workhorse, and plow; the second, a fine horse; and the youngest a dala horse?a hand-carved, brightly painted wooden toy. Although the older young men scoff at Per's gift, he maintains that it might be useful some day. Indeed, when trolls steal the gold communion cup from the priest's house, it is Per who, with the help of the wooden horse, outwits them. With his reward, he buys a farm and, later, gives the scratched toy to his youngest son. The vigorous text seamlessly incorporates elements of Swedish folklore. The colored-pencil illustrations are similar in style to Jan Brett's work, including borders and decorative detail, but with a pastel palette; a lighter, sketchier line; and more sense of movement. The blues, tans, and reds effectively evoke the setting, as do the details such as carved, decorated furniture; painted pottery; and embroidered and appliqued clothing. The borders extend the illustrations by depicting the farm, mountains, bewreathed horses, and trolls in pugnacious postures. Large white spaces frame the blocks of text, and the balanced composition effectively draws the eye to relevant characters or actions. Suitable for storytelling or independent reading.?Cynthia K. Richey, Mt. Lebanon Public Library, Pittsburgh, PA
Copyright 1996 Reed Business Information, Inc.

About this edition

• Publisher: Doubleday Books for Young Readers
• Publication date: 1995
• ISBN 10: 0385320752
• ISBN 13: 9780385320757
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 32
• Illustrator: Gilbert Yvonne