The Tales of Uncle Remus: The Adventures of Brer RabbitGenerations of children have been captivated by the hair-raising adventures and misadventures of Brer Rabbit. Come along as he sneaks into Mr. Man's garden, persuades Brer Wolf to be burned in a hollow log, and kicks Brer Fox's Tar Baby. Jerry Pinkney's lively and humorous illustrations are a perfect match for Julius Lester's contemporary approach, which expertly introduces a modern sense of humor to these forty-eight tales while paying homage to their roots as traditional American folklore. |
Contents
How the Animals Came to Earth | 1 |
Brer Rabbit Comes to Dinner | 8 |
Brer Rabbit Gets Even | 16 |
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