Mabela the Clever

MacDonald, Margaret Read

ISBN 10: 0807549029 / ISBN 13: 9780807549025

Published by Albert Whitman & Co, 2001

This is a former library/ rental copy with stickers, inserts, and markings. Seller Inventory # mon0000336993

Synopsis:

A retelling of an African folktale shows how Mabela, the smallest mouse in the village, pays close attention to her surroundings and avoids being tricked by the crafty cat.

Review: "Folklorist MacDonald retells this cautionary tale from the Limba people of Sierra Leone with a zesty panache present from the opening lines...From tone to pace, MacDonald's choices here are right on the money: this is a cautionary tale that will be rip-roaring fun to tell, listen to, and act out. The father mouse's words of wisdom bear reiteration, and the short song/chant demands repeating. Crayon-colored, pop-eyed little mice and the green-eyed ginger cat stand out against the shades-of-gold-and-green background. Feathery brush-strokes add texture to Coffey's acrylics, and the fantastical setting suits the magical nature of this tale."

"MacDonald's retelling of this Limba tale is engineered for storytime success."

School Library Journal

"Feathery brush-strokes add texture to Coffey's acrylics, and the fantastical setting suits the magical nature of this tale."

The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books

Bibliographic Details

Title: Mabela the Clever
Publisher: Albert Whitman & Co
Publication Date: 2001
Binding: hardcover
Illustrator: Coffey, Tim
Condition: Acceptable