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Seven Blind Mice Board book – Picture Book, March 15, 2012

by Ed Young (Author, Illustrator)

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The Caldecott Honor book and modern classic now in boardbook format. Finally!

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.

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Caldecott 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."

Mr. 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 Lon Po Po, and his much-lauded collaboration with anthologist Nancy Larrick, Cats Are Cats, was named one of the Ten Best Illustrated Books of 1988 by The New York Times.

Mr. 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.

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Caldecott 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."

Mr. 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 Lon Po Po, and his much-lauded collaboration with anthologist Nancy Larrick, Cats Are Cats, was named one of the Ten Best Illustrated Books of 1988 by The New York Times.

Mr. 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.

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Publisher ‏ : ‎ Philomel Books; Reprint edition (March 15, 2012)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Board book ‏ : ‎ 38 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 039925742X
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0399257421
Reading age ‏ : ‎ 3 - 6 years, from customers
Lexile measure ‏ : ‎ AD530L
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 14 ounces
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6.44 x 0.78 x 7 inches

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Caldecott Medalist Ed Young is the illustrator of over eighty books for children, seventeen of which he has also written.

He finds inspiration for his work in the philosophy of Chinese painting. 'A Chinese painting is often accompanied by words,' explains Young. 'They are complementary. There are things that words do that pictures never can, and likewise, there are images that words can never describe.'

Born in Tientsin, China, Ed Young grew up in Shanghai and later moved to Hong Kong. As a young man, he came to the United States on a student visa to study architecture but turned instead to his love of art.

Young began his career as a commercial artist in advertising and found himself looking for something more expansive, expressive, and timeless. He discovered all this, and more, in children's books. The subject and style of each story provide Young with the initial inspiration for his art and with the motivation for design, sequence, and pace. Accuracy in research is essential to his work, too--whether he is illustrating fantasy, folk tale, or fact.

According to Young, a strong foundation of credibility must be established in order to create new and exciting images. Through such images, he hopes to capture his readers and ultimately expand their awareness. Young's quest for challenge and growth are central in his role as illustrator.

'Before I am involved with a project I must be moved, and as I try something exciting, I grow. It is my purpose to stimulate growth in the reader as an active participant as well,' Young explains. 'I feel the story has to be exciting, and a moving experience for a child.'

A graduate of the Art Center College of Design in Pasadena, Young has since taught at the Pratt Institute, Yale University, Naropa Institute, and the University of California at Santa Cruz. In 1990, his book Lon Po Po was awarded the Caldecott Medal. He has also received two Caldecott Honors--for The Emperor and the Kite and Seven Blind Mice--and was twice nominated for the Hans Christian Andersen Medal, the highest international recognition given to children's book authors and illustrators who have made a lasting contribution to children's literature.

Young lives in Westchester County, New York, with his two daughters.

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Multi-faceted tale for all ages

Reviewed in the United States on February 27, 2020

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While teaching First grade, I read this book multiple times through the year (not only because the children LOVED it). It introduces color words, days of the week, ordinal numbers on a very basic level. But more importantly it teaches a lesson of individual perception. We would discuss what each how each of the mice discovered about the "strange Something" and why they each thought it was something different. When squabbles occurred on the playground, I would reference the seven mice and ask each child what he saw/thought/felt.

I recently bought 9 copies of this book to give to the Adult members of our Faith Sharing Group, because we often find ourselves at different points in our faith journey and often acknowledge that we each "know God" from our own experiences and perspective. Excellent Book!

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Aaron Phillips

A deeper understanding of life from a child's perspective

Reviewed in the United States on May 17, 2019

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This story was shown to me back in 1994. As a child of 6 years old I loved the art style. I had all but forgotten about this book I owned as a child until a very similar looking painting was shown to me in my religion class. I immanently recognized the art style with the colored people and the elephant as a book I had read as a small child (replaced with blind mice). I just ordered it for my daughter of age 7 to read and she was able to read just about every word. I loved being able to explain the idea of looking at the bigger picture with mice and elephants as an example. I feel like I was really able to teach her a life lesson with this book.

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Sharon

Great book for teaching the importance of different perspectives.

Reviewed in the United States on December 23, 2022

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This book is ever-relevant but particularly so currently when people are quick to dismiss those they disagree with.

Reviewed in the United States on June 7, 2023

great book

Reviewed in the United States on July 24, 2022

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This book can be read to teach many lessons at all ages! Love the colors! Hoping it will last me forever!

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Valerie Van Pham

Classic Indian Folktale

Reviewed in the United States on September 12, 2021

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This gem of a story is needed in this age of so much fake news. It teaches the importance of seeing the whole picture, and not to make false assumptions based on the parts. It is appropriate for all ages.

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Enjoyable reading time with my son💛

Reviewed in the United States on January 1, 2022

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My son enjoyed every bit of this read, he requested to have the book after borrowing the book from school. Great read😊

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ScotFlower

Reveals errors in logic

Reviewed in the United States on May 3, 2020

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Unlike another reviewer, I do not have any concern with Christians reading this story to their kids. Each mouse's perspective was relative because they only saw a part of the elephant. However, although their experiences were real they made a logical error and jumped into false conclusions as to what the object was. The absolute truth is that the object was an elephant and it will still be an elephant no matter what else you believe it to be. In conclusion, what we believe is no substitute for what is actually true. So make sure you put in the leg work to make sure what you believe is really truth.

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Ruth Noble

lovely!

Reviewed in Canada on August 11, 2023

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Like a game of “telephone” based on what you can feel or smell. Wonderful anf the simple illustrations are beautifully executed.

Carmen Martínez Ortega

Me gusta muchísimo para enseñar a no fiarse de las apariencias

Reviewed in Spain on May 18, 2019

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Buen recurso para enseñar a los niños que no podemos suponer la realidad de las cosas sólo por las primeras impresiones o por lo que aparenta ser algo. El texto es en ingles, es mucho más barato el libro en ingles que en castellano. Pero es un texto sencillo que podemos leer a los niños en castellano, fácil de entender.

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Laura Steinbusch

I did not check whether this was a large paperback ...

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 16, 2016

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I did not check whether this was a large paperback or a small hardcover. It was the large paperback while I prefer the small hardcover.

Gilbert F Q

Genial para practicar el inglés de los niños

Reviewed in Spain on March 31, 2016

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