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Loading... Stories 1,2,3,4by Eugène Ionesco
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Back in print for the first time since the 1970s, these illustrated stories by one of the twentieth century's great playwrights make ideal bedtime reading for young children. The "silly" stories, as Ionesco called them, are accompanied by nearly 100 full-color illustrations, painstakingly restored by the artist for this brand new edition. No library descriptions found. |
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Google Books — Loading... GenresMelvil Decimal System (DDC)842.914Literature French and related languages French drama 1900- 20th century 1945-1999LC ClassificationRatingAverage:
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The main character, Josette, delights in the silly stories her father tells her. For example, he introduces a girl named Jacqueline, whose father, mother, brother, friend, and toys are all named Jacqueline. Or in the second story: "So Papa teaches Josette the real meaning of words. A chair is a window. The window is a fountain pen. A pillow is bread and bread is a bedside rug. . . ." He takes her on a plane ride to the moon, or sends her on a wild goose chase in the house while he shaves.
While children will delight in the silliness, underneath the absurdity is the familiar comfort of a loving family: parents who stay up too late and find ways to entertain their daughter in the morning; a stylish mom who worries about her husband's flights of fancy; and a father who nurtures his daughter's creativity and delight in the world.
Adding to the charm and surrealism of the stories are over 100 wonderful illustrations of Etienne Delessert, including rhinoceroses, giant eyeballs, giant mushrooms, and teeny airplanes. ( )