Napoleon vs. the Bunnies by J.F. Fox (English) Hardcover Book

Description: Napoleon vs. the Bunnies by J.F. Fox, Anna Kwan The renowned Napoleon Bonaparte faces an army of a different sort in this witty, unconventional telling of a true event in his life. Everyone knows the Battle of Waterloo was Napoleon Bonapartes most crushing defeat, right? Well, some beg to differ. It seems there was another less famous (though perhaps more humiliating) surrender in his past. Lets call it Bunnyloo. In 1807, Napoleon had ordered his chief of staff to round up rabbits for a celebratory hunt, only, he collected domesticated rabbits, not wild ones. So, when the rabbits were released to begin the hunt, they didnt run away. Instead, they ran straight at Napoleon and his hunting party. Now, some might think Napoleon - king overthrower, army commander, territory conqueror - would only laugh at an advancing battalion of cute, fluffy bunnies. Think again! J. F. Foxs funny, quirky picture book story is based on a little-known event in the life of one of historys most notable figures and greatest generals. With an afterword containing further information about him and whats known about the ill-fated rabbit hunt, it makes a highly entertaining introduction to Napoleon. It also could spark lively discussions about notions of power, strength and courage, promoting inquiry-based learning. Adorable bunnies loom large in Anna Kwans fun brightly colored illustrations that lean heavily toward shades of blue, white and red. Adding to the read-aloud appeal, dialogue bubbles in the illustrations contain easily decipherable French words, along with English text as spoken with a French accent. AGES: 5 to 8 AUTHOR: J. F. Fox is a former editor at Lee & Low Books and has ghostwritten over seventy books for children, but she has switched gears to focus on her own projects. She is also the author of one other picture book, Friday Night Wrestlefest, published in 2020 by Roaring Brook Press. She lives in Brooklyn, New York, with her husband and two sons. Anna Kwan is a recent grad from the Ontario College of Art and Design. She is a Toronto-based illustrator and makes comics as a founding member of the Wavering Line Collective. SELLING POINTS: . Funny, quirky story about a little-known historical event. . An amusing introduction to Napoleon. . Read-aloud appeal: contains easily decipherable French words in dialogue bubbles. FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Author Biography J. F. Fox is a former editor at Lee & Low Books and has ghostwritten over seventy books for children, but she has switched gears to focus on her own projects. She is also the author of one other picture book, Friday Night Wrestlefest, published in 2020 by Roaring Brook Press. She lives in Brooklyn, New York, with her husband and two sons. Review ... fun and appealing.--CM Magazine... hilariously explains ... Napoleons most ignominious defeat.--The Globe and Mail... an enjoyable storytime.--Kirkus ReviewsHistorical drama with a comical twist.--Booklist Review Quote Historical drama with a comical twist.-- Booklist Details ISBN1525302027 Publisher Kids Can Press Language English Year 2021 Illustrator Anna Kwan ISBN-10 1525302027 ISBN-13 9781525302022 Author Anna Kwan Pages 40 Audience Age 5-8 Format Hardcover Imprint Kids Can Press Country of Publication Canada UK Release Date 2021-05-04 Place of Publication West Toronto DEWEY 813.6 Audience Children / Juvenile Publication Date 2021-05-04 Illustrations 40 Illustrations We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:158610996;

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