Potatoes, Potatoes

by Anita Lobel

Book Overview

There was once an old woman who had a potato farm and two hardworking, loving sons. But one day one son ran away to the army of the east; the other son joined the army of the west. Caldecott Honor... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0060518170
• ISBN13: 9780060518172
• Release Date: February 2004
• Publisher: Greenwillow Books
• Length: 40 Pages
• Weight: 0.85 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 10.0" x 8.0"
• Age Range: 5 to 10 years
• Grade Range: Preschool to Grade 5

Customer Reviews

Potato Magic

This is a wonderful book with an uncomplicated plot.It is the age old story of the futility and suffering of war with a distinct potato flavor. Potatoes Potatoes is worth a look for the illustrations alone, intricate tapestiries capturing the period. Each detailed page is a stand alone work of art. The message here is not necessarily profound, but it is powerful and moving.

Potatoes Potatoes by Anita Lobel

I first read this book as a college student (studying Elem Education) and never forgot it. The plot is just marvelous and the book emphasizes the importance of family. As a middle-aged mother of two, I am now purchasing this out-of-print book for my family. This picture book is a MUST READ for children AND adults. You cannot go wrong with it!

Nostalgic reaction

I remember loving this look when I was little...it was a favorite of all my siblings as well, and we would often take it out from the library. I don't want to reveal too much of the plot, but it's the story of a family that always eats potatoes at every meal. The two sons get sick of their lives working in the potato fields and each runs off to join an army...two different armies that must eventually fight each other. That's all I'll say about the plot, but I remember liking the drawings and the anti-war ending. I hope you can find a copy of this wonderful children's book!