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Socrates by Rascal: Used
US $8.57
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A book that has been read but is in good condition. Very minimal damage to the cover including scuff marks, but no holes or tears. The dust jacket for hard covers may not be included. Binding has minimal wear. The majority of pages are undamaged with minimal creasing or tearing, minimal pencil underlining of text, no highlighting of text, no writing in margins. No missing pages.
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Item specifics
- Condition
- Publication Date
- 1995-03-01
- Pages
- 32
- ISBN
- 9780811810470
About this product
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Chronicle Books
ISBN-10
081181047X
ISBN-13
9780811810470
eBay Product ID (ePID)
25038714323
Product Key Features
Book Title
Socrates
Number of Pages
32 Pages
Language
English
Publication Year
1995
Illustrator
Yes, Bogaerts, Gert
Genre
Non-Classifiable
Format
Trade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height
1 in
Item Weight
16 Oz
Item Length
1 in
Item Width
1 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Juvenile Audience
Reviews
-- PUBLISHERS WEEKLY, Starrred Review, February 22, 1993 Move aside, Lassie and Rin-Tin-Tin: this unusually refreshing picture book boasts one of the most endearing canines ever seen outside of a dogfood commercial. A text that exudes immediacy and originality is perfectly paired with vigorous artwork both funny and touching. The eponymous pooch wanders through life all alone--Socrates is an orphan who, "more than anything else... dreamed of having a friend." When he finds a pair of red eyeglasses ("the thing fit his nose perfectly"), his surroundings magically brighten: people seem friendlier, the world becomes more beautiful. Then Socrates meets a musician, the actual owner of the glasses, and his life, not just his vision, is improved permanently. Rascal's sympathetic protagonist has ample personality to carry an entire book on his own. In Bogaerts's pictures, bold, black strokes outline heavily painted images whose lumpiness seems just right for this somewhat lumpy character. The frequent dog's-eye perspectives are captivating, as exemplified in a closeup of toys in a toy shop--all of which seem to be smiling. And so will all those fortunate enough to share this book's uplifting experiences. Ages 4-8. -- -, . . share this book's uplifting experiences. . . . this unusually refreshing picture book boasts one of the most endearing canines ever . . . Publisher's Weekly,Starred Review . . . a memorable dog story. School Library Journal, ...share this book's uplifting experiences....this unusually refreshing picture book boasts one of the most endearing canines ever... Publisher's Weekly, Starred Review ...a memorable dog story. School Library Journal -- -, -- PUBLISHERS WEEKLY, Starrred Review, February 22, 1993 Move aside, Lassie and Rin-Tin-Tin: this unusually refreshing picture book boasts one of the most endearing canines ever seen outside of a dogfood commercial. A text that exudes immediacy and originality is perfectly paired with vigorous artwork both funny and touching. The eponymous pooch wanders through life all alone--Socrates is an orphan who, "more than anything else... dreamed of having a friend." When he finds a pair of red eyeglasses ("the thing fit his nose perfectly"), his surroundings magically brighten: people seem friendlier, the world becomes more beautiful. Then Socrates meets a musician, the actual owner of the glasses, and his life, not just his vision, is improved permanently. Rascal's sympathetic protagonist has ample personality to carry an entire book on his own. In Bogaerts's pictures, bold, black strokes outline heavily painted images whose lumpiness seems just right for this somewhat lumpy character. The frequent dog's-eye perspectives are captivating, as exemplified in a closeup of toys in a toy shop--all of which seem to be smiling. And so will all those fortunate enough to share this book's uplifting experiences. Ages 4-8., . . share this book's uplifting experiences. . . . this unusually refreshing picture book boasts one of the most endearing canines ever . . . Publisher's Weekly, Starred Review . . . a memorable dog story. School Library Journal, ...share this book's uplifting experiences....this unusually refreshing picture book boasts one of the most endearing canines ever... Publisher's Weekly, Starred Review ...a memorable dog story. School Library Journal
Grade From
Preschool
Grade To
Seventh Grade
Synopsis
Socrates' parents have been snatched up by the dogcatcher, leaving him an orphan alone on the streets. Abandoned, hungry, and shunned by the other street dogs, Socrates wonders if he'll ever have a home of his very own. And even more importantly, he wonders if he'll ever have a friend. Then one day Socrates finds a curious object, and from that moment on, everyone looks at him quite differently. Heartwarming and uplifting, the simple text is magnificently complemented by bold, textured oil paintings in this story of the universal search for friendship and acceptance that also works to initiate discussions on topics such as loneliness and homelessness.
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