Book details
Brer Rabbit & The Tar Baby
Description
In this illustrated retelling of the famous Uncle Remus tale, Brer Fox sets out to capture the tricky Brer Rabbit and teach him a lesson. As usual Brer Rabbit wriggles out of trouble. He makes a tar baby!
Age
7-10
Text complexity
beginner
Length
848 pages
Why to read
- To learn about the characters and themes that are part of the oral folklore tradition this story comes from
- To enjoy the creative plot and narrative techniques the author uses to retell this classic tale
- To see a new adaptation of a classic folklore tale you may be familiar with already
- To gain appreciation for the continued relevance and lessons these traditional stories can provide