Louis the Fish (Reading Rainbow Book)

Name: Louis the Fish (Reading Rainbow Book)
Price: 2.00 USD
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Rating: 4.4 (64 reviews)

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Book Synopsis: Maurice Sendak greeted the publication of the first book by this unique author-and-artist team with an astonishing review in The New York Times Book Review, which began: "Sid and Sol is a wonder--a picture book that heralds a hopeful, healthy flicker of life in what is becoming a creatively exhausted genre. The magic rests in the seamless bond of Arthur Yorinks's and Richard Egielski's deft and exciting collaboration." Sendak concluded his review with an enthusiastic "Welcom, Mr. Yorinks and Mr. Egielski!" Now Louis the Fish, their second picture book, not only fulfills the promise of the first, but amply surpasses it.

Louis is a butcher. He has a nice shop on Flatbush, with steady customers. He's "always friendly, always helpful, a wonderful guy." But Louis is not happy. He hates meat! All his life he's been surrounded by meat. His grandfather was a butcher. His father was a butcher. His whole childhood, even his birthdays, revolved around meat. As a boy he tried anything to escape--even a job after school cleaning fishtanks.

But that doesn't last long. Louis soon has to take over his parents' butcher shop. He grows ill. Business begins to fail. All seems lost. Until on night, in fitful sleep, after uneasy dreams, Louis is changed in a profound and startling way and begins a happy new life.

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Do you love reading captivating stories to your little ones? Look no further than Louis the Fish, a charming and imaginative picture book brought to you by the brilliant author-and-artist team of Arthur Yorinks and Richard Egielski. This delightful tale has received rave reviews from renowned author Maurice Sendak himself, who hailed it as a "wonder" and a breath of fresh air in the saturated world of children's literature.

Meet Louis, a kind-hearted butcher with a thriving shop on Flatbush. Despite his friendly demeanor and helpful nature, there's one thing that haunts him—he despises meat! From a young age, Louis has been surrounded by meat, with his family's butcher tradition deeply ingrained in his life. At one point, he even tried to escape this fate by cleaning fishtanks after school!

But fate has a way of catching up with us, and soon enough, Louis finds himself taking over his parents' butcher shop, which leads to a decline in his well-being and business. Just when all seems lost, an extraordinary transformation occurs after a night of restless sleep and strange dreams—a transformation that leads Louis down a new path filled with happiness and fulfillment.

With its seamless narrative and breathtaking illustrations, Louis the Fish will captivate both children and adults alike. Immerse yourself in this enchanting tale of following your true passion and embracing the unexpected wonders of life. Don't miss out on this magical reading experience!

Ready to embark on this unforgettable adventure with Louis? Grab your copy of Louis the Fish now and dive into a world of whimsy and imagination.

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