The Fool of the World and the Flying Ship
When a king promises his daughter to anyone who can bring him a flying ship, a young man known as the fool of the world sets out on a quest. With help from a band of uncanny companions, he overcomes one impossible task after another in this picture-book retelling of a Russian folktale.
Work Information
A quest for a flying ship, carried forward by an extraordinary cast of companions.
A young man takes on the king's impossible challenge, and the uncanny companions he meets along the way keep the story moving from one invention to the next. Uri Shulevitz's vivid illustrations give the folktale a festive energy and a strong sense of momentum.
Review Summaries
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Many readers praise the folktale's momentum and the vivid, folk-like energy of the illustrations. Some accept the plainspoken hero and measured pacing as part of the story's old-world charm, while others find that same quality dated.
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Readers often enjoy the lively set pieces and the way each challenge is solved one by one. Even though the text runs long, many feel the story's momentum keeps them turning the pages.
Book Information
- Publisher
- Farrar Straus & Giroux
- Published
- 1968-01-01
- Pages
- 48 pages
- Language
- 英語
- Size
- 27.36 x 1.09 x 23.47 cm
- ISBN-13
- 9780374324421
- ISBN-10
- 0374324425
- Price
- 4625 JPY
- Category
- 洋書/Children's Books/Geography & Cultures/Explore the World/Europe
When the Czar proclaims that he will marry his daughter to the man who brings him a flying ship, the Fool of the World sets out to try his luck and meets some unusual companions on the way. The Fool of the World and the Flying Ship is the winner of the 1969 Caldecott Medal.
Arthur Ransome (1884-1967) was an English author and journalist, author of the Swallows and Amazons series and many other much-loved children's books. Uri Shulevitz is a Caldecott Medal-winning illustrator and author. At thirteen, Shulevitz won first prize in an all-elementary-school drawing competition in Paris's 20th district. He was written and illustrated many celebrated children's books, including the Caldecott Medal-winner The Fool of the World and the Flying Ship , written by Arthur Ransome. He has also earned three Caldecott Honors, for The Treasure , Snow , and How I Learned Geography .
Reviews
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I know this story from the Cosgrove Hall animation (which is fab!), so decided to buy the book for my children to acquaint them with the tale, as theyre a bit young for the dvd yet, but I was rather disappointed with this book. The illustrations are quaint but sparse/lack-lustre, especially given the vibrant scope of the story and they definately dont inspire imaginative engagement with the text for any age group. However the company that sold the book dispatched it in good time and it was in the condition described (which was fine for the cheap price). Regarding a recommendation, Id say purchase/watch the DVD instead!!!
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This is a book written in a different era with a culturally different perspective—just what you’d want from an authentically told folktale. I feel like it is better for upper elementary students rather than younger children. The message in the end resounded with us—simple people are often overlooked but have a lot to offer if we look closer.
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Loved the book as a kid. Teaches the importance of treating others with respect and with kindness without any expectation of a returned favor.
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Wonderful retelling of classic Russian folk tale. Illustrations are perfect for sharing the story with children. This is a classic for all generations.
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Perfect condition