基本信息出版社：Abrams Books for Young Readers
页码：32 页
出版日期：2009年04月
ISBN：0810970252
International Standard Book Number：0810970252
条形码：9780810970250
EAN：9780810970250
版本：Library Binding
装帧：精装
正文语种：英语/德语/法语/意大利语/西班牙语/丹麦语/北印度语/中文/日语/韩语/威尔士语
内容简介 Who says animals can’t be magicians? Hee-Haw the donkey and Chester the field mouse live on a farm but dream of becoming master magicians. None of the other animals believe they can do it, but when the Great Zambini’s magic chest falls off his train, they just might have a shot.
With the help of the master’s most difficult illusions, Hee-Haw and Chester disguise themselves as performers and wow their friends. With practice and hard work, they learn that “In order to become a magician, one must believe that magical things can happen.” A delightful tale of fearless ambition, this story proves that appearances can be deceiving—especially when magic is involved. “Magic is a perennially hot topic for children…the subtle themes of the power of advertising and the gullibility of the public make this one worth sharing. The vibrant acrylics with cheerful, cartoon-like characters provide added appeal.”—Booklist
“Full of tricks…Kennedy’s acrylics really pop—the mustachio’d Hee-Haw-Dini is a treat to behold.”—Kirkus Reviews
作者简介 Kim Kennedy and her brother Doug Kennedy have collaborated on several book projects. Publishers Weekly said the Kennedys “create fantasy situations that evoke 19th-century fairy stories . . . [and the] paintings have the spirit of early animation with a touch of Oz.” They live in Monroe, Louisiana.
专业书评 From Booklist
On a farm, best friends Hee-Haw and Chester, a donkey and a mouse, dream of becoming magicians like the Great Zambini. Despite being the subject of ridicule by all the other animals, the pair practice their?tricks anyway. When a circus train passes through town and the great magician’s trunk falls off the train, the donkey and mouse put the props to good use. In disguise, they assume new names—Hee-Haw-Dini and Zaba Zaba the Magnificent—create flashy posters, and present a magic show at the barn. They?perform their?amazing feats, much to the surprise and delight of the other critters, and are invited to join the Great Zambini’s act. The plot stretches credulity, but magic is a perennially hot topic for children. On a deeper level, the subtle themes of the power of advertising and the gullibility of the public make this one worth sharing. The vibrant acrylics with cheerful, cartoon-like characters provide added appeal. Grades K-3. --Patricia Austin