fiction - child/youth
The Boy Who Spoke Colors by David Gifaldi
- Item Number
- 283
- Estimated Value
- 5 USD
- Buy Now Price
- 5 USD
- Not Sold
Item Description
Protective of their only child, Pavel and Jobina keep Felix wrapped in a multi-colored scarf, pieced together from Jobina's scraps. When the time comes for the youngster to learn to talk, however, "he opened his mouth to speak, and out came a puff of color instead." News of this unique talent reaches the greedy king, who locks Felix up in the castle and forces him to bottle up his various colors. The despondent lad is befriended by Katya, a servant girl, and together the two outwit the ruler, finally reuniting with Pavel and Jobina.
This original tale has many elements of a traditional folktale, with the love and goodness of peasants triumphing over the greedy king. The text flows easily and could be used for storytelling. The illustrations have a mystical quality, combining the reality with the magic of the colorful mist.
Used - Like new, with dust jacket
Published 1993. 28 pages. 11.25 x 0.5 x 8.5" Hardback
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Donated By:
Clara Else
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