The King Has Goat Ears

by Katarina Jovanovic, illustrated by Phillippe Béha

tagged: country & ethnic, new experience, greek & roman

Description

In this lively retelling of a Serbian folktale, each barber who cuts the king's hair ends up being kept prisoner in the palace. One day, however, a young apprentice named Miro accepts the challenge to cut the king's hair. When he discovers that the king has goat ears, Miro is careful not to tell anyone. But alas, secrets have a way of being found out! What will the king do when he learns that everyone in town knows his secret?

About the Authors

Katarina Jovanovic is a writer, teacher, journalist and poet. She has won many awards for her poetry. Katarina, who worked for many years in children's programming for Serbian radio, now resides in Vancouver with her husband and two daughters.

Philippe Béha has illustrated more than 200 children's books. He is a three-time recipient of the Governor General’s Literary Award and a winner of the Mr. Christie's Book Award. He has also been a finalist for the IBBY Hans Christian Andersen Lifetime Achievement Award. He lives in Quebec.

Age:: 3 to 5
Grade:: p to k
Reading age:: 3 to 5

Awards

Short-listed, Blue Spruce Award
Short-listed, Chocolate Lily Book Awards
Winner, BC and Yukon Book Prizes - Christie Harris Illustrated Children's Literature Prize
Commended, CCBC Best Books for Kids and Teens

Editorial Reviews

"This is a good addition to folk and fairy tale collections."

— Resource Links

"The colorful and engaging illustrations will intrigue children because of the interesting and beautiful depictions of animals and people."

— Library Media Connection

“Jovanovic’s clear telling and Béha’s Chagall-esque mixed-media collages elucidate the plot.”

— Kirkus Reviews

"Sophisticated collages accompany this engaging tale of self-acceptance."

— The Horn Book Guide

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The King Has Goat Ears

by Katarina Jovanovic, illustrated by Phillippe Béha

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