Amos & Boris

William Steig, William Steig, William Steig

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Puffin
16 April 2018

Children's & Educational; Animal stories (Children's&YA)

A classic tale of unlikely friends from the creator of Shrek

Amos the mouse and Boris the whale are friends who have very little in common. Boris rescues Amos, who has set out to sail the seas - but might there be a time when Boris needs rescuing too?

An awardwinning fable and New York Times Best Illustrated Book of the Year from classic creator, William Steig.

By: William Steig
Illustrated by: William Steig, William Steig
Imprint: Puffin
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 258mm, Width: 210mm, Spine: 6mm
Weight: 160g
ISBN: 9780141374673
ISBN 10: 0141374675
Pages: 32
Publication Date: 16 April 2018
Recommended Age: From 5 to 7 years
Audience: Children/juvenile , English as a second language
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

William Steig (Author, Illustrator) William Steig (1907 - 2003) was a prolific American cartoonist, sculptor and, later in life, an author of popular children's literature. Most noted for the books Sylvester and the Magic Pebble, Abel's Island and Doctor De Soto, he also created the character Shrek, who inspired the popular movie series.

Reviews for Amos & Boris

The book is funny and earnest, pellucid and profound * New York Times Book Review * A simple, matter-of-fact story about the friendship between a mouse and a whale. . . . Lovely watercolor pictures and a funny, well-written text which presents its plot coincidences in tongue-in-cheek manner fit together admirably in this faintly Aesopian tale * School Library Journal * There is no question that Steig's affectionately witty pictures and perfectly complementary narration make this a durable picture book friendship * Kirkus Reviews * A masterpiece-certainly of children's literature, but maybe of all literature. It is Steig at his absolute best. -- Rumaan Alam * The New Yorker *