Three Wise Old Women

By Elizabeth T. Corbett

Book Overview

Nonsensical appeal and vibrant illustrations will lead young readers right into this picture book in rhyme. The poem about three silly ladies provides illustrator Yu-Mei Han a rollicking chance to show off her style, reminiscent of the earthy characters of Margot Zemach. Uproarious escapades unfold in maxed-out color as the wise women?s wits run away from them, leading them on a fantastic journey over land, sea, and sky?until at last they find themselves happily back at home.The read-aloud rhyme about the three wacky wanderers offers not a whit of wisdom, but giggles galore.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0525472304
• ISBN13: 9780525472308
• Release Date: February 2004
• Publisher: Dutton Juvenile
• Length: 32 Pages
• Weight: 1.05 lbs.
• Dimensions: 10.9" x 0.4" x 9.4"
• Age Range: 2 to 6 years
• Grade Range: Grade 2 and higher

Customer Reviews

About three not-so-wise old women who set off on a walk

Three Wise Old Women is a wacky story by Elizabeth T. Corbett about three not-so-wise old women who set off on a walk but let momentary panic get the better of them, and become thoroughly lost. Their silly adventures, illustrated Yu-Mei Han with whimsical color paintings, are recounted in a singsong rhyme that is most enjoyable to read aloud to young people. Three Wise Old Women is a wonderful and funny picture book story to share.