Seven Blind Mice by Ed
Young. 2002. 40 pgs. New York, NY: Penguin Group. 9780399222610. Caldecott
Honor Book. Format reviewed: Hardcover.
Annotation: Seven blind mice come across a large,
strange “something” that none can agree upon- until they consider all of its
features at once.
Reaction: Bold colors and simple paper cutouts make
the story clean and straight forward. When each blind mouse imagines the part
of the elephant they felt, the color of the imagined object matches the color
of the mouse telling it- for example, the green mouse examines the trunk and
explains that the truck is a snake- with a large, green snake behind him. The
moral of the story- knowing in part may make a fine tale, but wisdom comes from
seeing the whole- is perfectly underscored by the visuals.
Primary
early literacy skill enhanced: Narrative
skills. As seven mice take turns describing parts of an elephant, children will
anticipate what part will be next, and what the mice will confuse it with.
Recommended ages: Ages 3 and up.
Tags/Themes: Fables, Elephants, Blind Mice.
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