Who Is the Beast?

A friendly tiger is confused by jungle animals fleeing from a beast, until he discovers he is the beast! ?Graced with a compelling beauty, this gifted author/illustrator's imaginative story presents a timeless message to young readers.?--Publishers Weekly

About the author

Keith Baker has written and illustrated many well-loved picture books and early chapter books, including several about the charming and lovable Mr. and Mrs. Green. Two of his best-known picture books, Hide and Snake and Who Is the Beast?, are about animals. He lives in Seattle, Washington.Keith Baker has written and illustrated many well-loved picture books and early chapter books, including several about the charming and lovable Mr. and Mrs. Green. Two of his best-known picture books, Hide and Snake and Who Is the Beast?, are about animals. He lives in Seattle, Washington.

Summary

A friendly tiger is confused by jungle animals fleeing from a beast, until he discovers he is the beast! “Graced with a compelling beauty, this gifted author/illustrator’s imaginative story presents a timeless message to young readers.”--Publishers Weekly

Additional text

"Baker's deceptively simple story told in rhyme is matched with rich, brilliantly colored paintings. . . . Children will enjoy the comparisons of the story as well as the beguiling illustrations."--School Library Journal

"Graced with a compelling beauty, this gifted author/illustrator's imaginative story presents a timeless message to young readers."--Publishers Weekly

"A handsome book with an appealing story and a gentle, implicit message."--Kirkus Reviews (starred review)

Product details

• Authors: Keith Baker, Baker Keith Baker, National Geographic Learning, National G National Geographic Learning
• Assisted by: Keith Baker (Illustration)
• Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Company
• Languages: English
• Age Recommendation: ages 4 to 7
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 31.10.1994
• EAN: 9780152001223
• ISBN: 978-0-15-200122-3
• No. of pages: 32
• Dimensions: 279 mm x 216 mm x 3 mm
• Weight: 159 g
• Subjects: Children's and young people's books > Story books, fairytales, sagas, rhymes, songs; JUVENILE FICTION: Animals / General, JUVENILE FICTION: Social Themes / Emotions & Feelings, JUVENILE FICTION: Social Themes / Friendship, JUVENILE FICTION: Animals / Cats, JUVENILE FICTION: Social Themes / Values & Virtues, JUVENILE FICTION: Family / Stepfamilies, JUVENILE FICTION: Animals / Lions, Tigers, Leopards, etc., JUVENILE FICTION: Social Themes / Strangers