Synopsis
Full-color illustrations and a Caribbean setting highlight the story of little Hue Boy, who is constantly teased and given advice about his height but who learns how to stand tall, in spite of his size.
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Review
'A very big welcome to this beautiful new edition of an award-winning title.'
'A poignant book about childhood anxieties, with lots of flavours of the Caribbean.'
'A very big welcome to this beautiful new edition of an award-winning title.'
'A poignant book about childhood anxieties, with lots of flavours of the Caribbean.'
About the Author
Rita Phillips Mitchell was born and educated in Belize and came to England for a degree course and teacher training. She has worked as a teacher and a head teacher, and now teaches English as a second language, part-time. Rita lives in Essex.
Caroline Binch is a well-known illustrator of children's books. She has been short-listed for many awards and is perhaps best known for the book AMAZING GRACE. She lives in Cornwall.
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Hue Boy
Seller: World of Books (was SecondSale), Montgomery, IL, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: Good. Good condition ex-library book with usual library markings and stickers. Seller Inventory # 00104443195
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Hue Boy
Seller: World of Books (was SecondSale), Montgomery, IL, U.S.A.
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Condition: Acceptable. Item in acceptable condition! Textbooks may not include supplemental items i.e. CDs, access codes etc. Seller Inventory # 00102328147
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Hue Boy
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Penguin Publishing Group, 1993
ISBN 10: 0803714483
ISBN 13: 9780803714489
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Seller: Better World Books: West, Reno, NV, U.S.A.
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Condition: Good. 1st Edition. Former library copy. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good. Seller Inventory # 3499324-6
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Hue Boy
Published by
Penguin Publishing Group, 1993
ISBN 10: 0803714483
ISBN 13: 9780803714489
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First Edition
Seller: Better World Books, Mishawaka, IN, U.S.A.
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Condition: Good. 1st Edition. Former library copy. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good. Seller Inventory # 3499324-6
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Hue Boy
Seller: Wonder Book, Frederick, MD, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: Good. Good condition. Good dust jacket. A copy that has been read but remains intact. May contain markings such as bookplates, stamps, limited notes and highlighting, or a few light stains. Seller Inventory # U05C-04041
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Hue Boy
Seller: ThriftBooks-Dallas, Dallas, TX, U.S.A.
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Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. Former library book; May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less. Seller Inventory # G0803714483I4N10
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HUE BOY (1ST PRT IN DJ)
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NY Dial Bks, 1993
ISBN 10: 0803714483
ISBN 13: 9780803714489
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First Edition
Seller: Elaine Woodford, Bookseller, Durham, NC, U.S.A.
Seller rating 4 out of 5 stars
Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. Binch, Caroline (illustrator). 1st Edition- 1ST PRT. FINE IN FINE DJ. 1ST PRT. THIS BOOK WON NUMEROUS AWARDS FOR ILLUSTRATIONS. Everyone in little Hue Boy's AFRICAN village has suggestions on how to help him grow, but he learns to stand tall in a way all his own. The most incredibly wonderful artwork by Binch. NEW YORK TIMES BEST ILLUSTRATED;PARENTING AWARD;SMARTIES PRIZE. Seller Inventory # MAIN000328
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HUE BOY
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Dial Books for Young Readers, New York, 1993
ISBN 10: 0803714483
ISBN 13: 9780803714489
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Hardcover
First Edition
Seller: Type Punch Matrix, Silver Spring, MD, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: Fine in near fine dust jacket. Dust Jacket Condition: dj. First edition. First printing of this story of the littlest boy in the village, who finds out that love can make you feel taller than anyone. Caroline Binch has earned three Kate Greenaway commendations for her warm, dynamic illustrations. HUE BOY also earned a Nestlé Smarties Book Prize. 11'' x 8.5''. Original color pictorial boards. Original unclipped ($13.99) color pictorial dust jacket. Illustrated in color. [28] pages. Jacket with a hint of edgewear, flaps with a bit of chipping to lower edges. Tight. Seller Inventory # 48279
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Hue Boy
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Dial Books, New York, 1993
ISBN 10: 0803714483
ISBN 13: 9780803714489
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Hardcover
First Edition
Seller: Mad Hatter Books, Auckland, New Zealand
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. Caroline Binch (illustrator). First Edition. Hardback: beautiful colour pictures by CAROLINE BINCH, dj (price unclipped), laminated colour pictorial boards, fine. 4to, unpaginated. Set in the Caribbean about a boy, much smaller than his mates, who can stand tall, no matter what his size is. Seller Inventory # 11G603
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