Solomon the Rusty Nail (Michael Di Capua Books)

By William Steig

Book Overview

Here, in the great tradition of Sylvester and the Magic Pebble and Caleb and Kate , is another tale of magical transformation from William Steig, the creator of Shrek . Its hero, young Solomon, is an ordinary rabbit--well, ordinary in every respect but one. Whenever he scratches his nose and wiggles his toes at exactly the same time, he turns into a rusty nail. To turn back into a rabbit, all he has to do is think: "I'm no nail, I'm a rabbit " This unusual talent enables Solomon to play some gratifying practical jokes, but it also leads to serious trouble when he's waylaid by a one-eyed cat who plans to turn him into Hasenpfeffer. Solomon promptly becomes a rusty nail and steadfastly refuses to change back, even after Ambrose, the cat, and his wife, Clorinda, lock him up in a cage in their guest room. Sooner or later, they figure, they'll be dining no bunny stew. How can Solomon possibly find a way out of this dilemma? Praise for Solomon the Rusty Nail "Steig combines a tale of uncanny transformation with his distinctively animated illustrations...Children will love this bizarre tale with its humorous drawings and lively sense of fun." -- Pointer, Kirkus Reviews "Beautifully written and illustrated by paintings reflecting the sunny colors of spring...A classic by a peerless artist." -- Publishers Weekly

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0374469032
• ISBN13: 9780374469030
• Release Date: September 1987
• Publisher: Square Fish
• Length: 32 Pages
• Weight: 0.15 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 8.5" x 10.1"
• Age Range: 4 to 8 years
• Grade Range: Preschool to Grade 3