- Hardcover: 56 pages
- Publisher: Harcourt Children's Books (Oct 3 1994)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 0152325441
- ISBN-13: 978-0152325442
- Product Dimensions: 22.6 x 15 x 2.5 cm
- Shipping Weight: 431 g
- Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #632,146 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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From Publishers Weekly
With his typically effusive and cheerfully exaggerated illustrations, Kellogg (The Wizard Next Door) injects extra measures of zaniness into this 50-year-old David-and-Goliath tale by the legendary humorist. Because he is "a droll and gentle fellow" and produces remarkable toys, the villagers treat Quillow the toymaker with bemused tolerance. The town's sleepy complacency is shattered by the arrival of Hunder, an evil but none-too-bright giant. As the rest of the town scurries to accommodate Hunder's daily requirement of "three sheep, a pie made of a thousand apples, and a chocolate as high and as wide as a spinning wheel," the sly Quillow lulls the giant with stories, all the while plotting the ogre's downfall. The length and pacing of the story speak to a bygone age in children's publishing, in some places straining the picture book format. However, Kellogg often overcomes the challenge by "tiling" blocks of text among panels of art, varying the design on each spread. And nothing can diminish the humorous juxtaposition of Hunder's hulking gullibility and wide-mouth ugliness with Quillow's quirky professional affect. Ages 6-up.
Copyright 1994 Reed Business Information, Inc.
Copyright 1994 Reed Business Information, Inc.
From School Library Journal
Kindergarten-Grade 4-Pure Kellogg! Thurber's beloved classic, originally published in 1944, comes dramatically to life in the artist's capable hands. Done in his trademark whimsical, rollicking style, the acrylic, ink, and colored-pencil illustrations grossly exaggerate the moods and trappings of Hunder. This meddling giant terrorizes the countryside demanding daily rations of mammoth proportions. Despite their skepticism, the townspeople give their confidence to Quillow the toy maker, who has a plan to cleverly outwit the brute. The tiny hero, with his moplike white hair, looks like one of his own toy creations. The oversized format gives Kellogg free reign to provide details galore. The exciting page design is varied to enhance the printed text, yet always provides a vista for important action scenes. A delightful chuckle of a book!-Ronald Jobe, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada
Copyright 1994 Reed Business Information, Inc.
Copyright 1994 Reed Business Information, Inc.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
Skillfully Quixotic Paintings,
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This review is from: The Great Quillow (Hardcover)
Originally penned by the irrepressible James Thurber in 1944, "The Great Quillow" comes to life once more through the skillfully quixotic paintings of Stephen Kellogg.Don't miss this superb recreation of the story of the little toymaker who becomes a hero when he saves his village from menacing giants.
4.0 out of 5 stars
What happened to the Great Quillow???,
By Michel F Cavallon (Hill, New Hampshire, United States) - See all my reviews
This review is from: The Great Quillow (Hardcover)
As a fifth grader,I was enthralled by this book, partially because of the illustrations in the orginal edition. I have thought of it often during the past 55 years (I am now almost 64) and was overjoyed when I found that it was avaiable, and in print. I ordered it, and waited for it to arrive with eager anticipation. Imagine my horror when it arrived with illustrations totally out of keeping with the spirit of the Great Quillow, and certainly a far cry fro the originals. The great Quillow was a peaceful person, did not require force of arms or strength to overcome the Giant. The ugly and distorted illustrations in the new editions are a travesty. Is there any way to find a copy of the original edition?
5.0 out of 5 stars
WONDERFUL story,
By CAT "cy1229" (Greenwood, IN USA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: The Great Quillow (Hardcover)
Even though the story is rather long (it takes me about 30 minutes to read it aloud cover to cover), it keeps our children fully engaged, and the illustrations are absolutely fantastic. This is one of those books we will always keep and pass on from one generation to the next.
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