The Greedy Python, The Foolish Tortoise

Buckley, Richard

ISBN 10: 0887080391 / ISBN 13: 9780887080395

Published by Picture Book Studio, 1985

About this Item

Scarce First Issue with correct two Carle titles advertised on copyright page. Printed in Austria -- Later issues printed in Hong Kong. Glossy pictorial boards. Fine in Near Fine jacket. A tortoise realizes the need for a shell after several scary encounters and a greedy python eats to excess, finally eating himself.

Seller Inventory # 87942

Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Greedy Python, The Foolish Tortoise
• Publisher: Picture Book Studio
• Publication Date: 1985
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0887080391
• ISBN 13: 9780887080395
• Binding: Hardcover
• Illustrator: Carle, Eric
• Condition: Fine
• Dust Jacket Condition: Dust Jacket Included

About this title

Synopsis

In two stories bound together back to back, a tortoise realizes the need for a shell after several scary encounters and a greedy python eats to excess, finally eating himself.

About the Author

Simon & Schuster are delighted to have the creative genius of ERIC CARLE amongst our very special picture book authors. His classic, THE VERY HUNGRY CATERPILLAR has sold over seven million copies and remains on the children's bestseller list today. We look forward to publishing more with Carle over the next few years.