Who Said That?
Famous Americans Speak
- Publisher
- Henry Holt and Co.
- Initial publish date
- Apr 1997
- Category
- General
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Hardback
- ISBN
- 9780805043945
- Publish Date
- Apr 1997
- List Price
- $25.5
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Description
Have you ever stumbled upon a famous quote and thought, "Who said that?" Well, now you can find out in this amusing and informative introduction to quotes and quoters.
Here's a little quiz. Who said:
"Ain't I a woman?"
" The only thing we have to fear is fear itself."
"I've been on calendars--but I've never been on time."
If you guessed Sojourner Truth, Franklin Delanor Roosevelt, and Marilyn Monroe, you're right. From the serious, to the sublime, to the witty, Robert Burleigh's spirited text gives us the stories behind the words and the people who voiced them, while David Catrow's drawings provide satirical insights into the lives and times of these noted Americans.
So are you ready to start guessing?
"Man, if you have to ask, you'll never know."
If you want to know who said that--read on.
About the authors
Robert Burleigh's profile page
Le texte rythmé et humoristique de Stu Smith s'allie aux illustrations toujours très expressives de David Catrow (illustrateur des livres intitulés De la peinture partout, partout, partout..., Moi, je m'aime!) pour créer cet album amusant qui plaira aux jeunes à coup sûr.
David Catrow is the award-winning illustrator of numerous books for children, including Monster Mash, the Max Spaniel series, Take Me Out of the Bathtub and Other Silly Dilly Songs, and Have Fun, Molly Lou Melon. He lives with his wife, Debbie, and their dogs. Please visit his website: www.catrow.com.
Editorial Reviews
"This is a fine choice for browsers and children who relish history, and it offers enormous classroom possibilities for discussing and interpreting the famous words."--Booklist, starred review