A Dark Dark Tale
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Book Overview
Children will be swept away by this dark and fascinating adventure of a black cat who travels through all of the shadowy corners of the nearby woods and house. "A splendid choice for group story time."-- School Library Journal
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:0140546219
ISBN13:9780140546217
Release Date:August 1992
Publisher:Puffin Books
Length:32 Pages
Weight:0.52 lbs.
Dimensions:0.2" x 8.5" x 10.4"
Age Range:3 to 5 years
Grade Range:Preschool to Kindergarten
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5 ratings
Gothic-inspired childrens' book
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 15 years ago
My preschooler was drawn to the attractive cover on this book [we got it at a library book sale] - a black cat with an imposing castle/house in the background set against a full moon. The cover looks like one of those antique journals, and I was sold. The story itself is simple, and the text is repetitive, the words "dark, dark" found on almost every page, except the last. Initially, I was quite concerned that it would be too scary for my preschooler, but it's not. In fact, apart from the dark setting, and yes, some creepy illustrations, e.g. the forbidding house, the dark stairs, etc, the anticipation of something horrible or gruesome at the end makes for a fun reading experience. My little one squealed at the end, and wanted to read it over and over! A delightfully creepy and fun picture book, recommended for ages 2-6.
We Still Love This Book
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 18 years ago
This is a wonderful story that my children (now adults) still enjoy. We own the original and are looking for copies to share with family and friends
Once upon a time, there was a dark, dark moor...
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 21 years ago
This "Dark Dark Tale" by Ruth Brown is simple, short and sports a gothic flair. The illustrations (also by Brown) are nothing short of brilliant. Brown the artist captures the fog, shadows and light of her own dark dark little world. Perfect for preschoolers (my two year old loves it and always anticipates the ending), it holds their attention (there can't be more than 120 words in the entire book) with the repetative prose that children love. Perfect for lovers of children literature and childrens illustrations as well (which is what drew me to the book in the first place). We love it and read it daily.
Excellent reading for my two year old
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 26 years ago
My two year old read this book over and over again. He loved it every time that he read it. The suspence was not too scary but just spooky enough to make him enjoy this book.
A Great, Great Book
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 28 years ago
I'm so excited to find this book still available; it was one of my son's favorites when he was small. A wonderful illustrated version of the old spooky story, the book is beautifully illustrated and a pleasure to read over and over and over again. The suspense builds as the reader is led from the "dark, dark wood" to a "dark, dark castle" and so on until the great surprise ending -- but I'll let you discover it yourself. Treat yourself to this treasure!
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