The Little Golden Lamb - Hardcover

Greene, Ellin

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0395715261 ISBN 13: 9780395715260

Publisher: Houghton Mifflin (Trade), 2000

Synopsis

In this joyfully retold Hungarian version of "The Golden Goose," a shepherd lad befriends a lamb whose fleece is the color of gold. The lad and the lamb set off on a journey, with the lamb dancing and frolicking as the boy plays his flute. Along the way they meet one person after another who tries to put an end to their merriment, but soon enough each has no choice but to join the cheerful procession and help the shepherd boy win his fortune and fulfill his destiny. Whimsically illustrated in delicious colors, this lively tale about the magic of music and the infectiousness of a light heart will have young children ready to join in the celebration.

About this title

Synopsis:

A retelling of the traditional Hungarian tale in which a poor, but good-hearted lad finds his fortune with the aid of a little golden lamb to which everyone that touches it sticks.

About this edition

• Publisher: Houghton Mifflin (Trade)
• Publication date: 2000
• ISBN 10: 0395715261
• ISBN 13: 9780395715260
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 32
• Illustrator: Litzinger Rosanne