Status
Available
Description
Retells in verse the Indian fable of the blind men discovering different parts of an elephant and arguing about its appearance. The illustrations depict the blind arguers as mice.
Genres
Publication
Scholastic Inc
Awards
Caldecott Medal (Honor Book — 1993)
Boston Globe–Horn Book Award (Winner — Picture Book — 1992)
Young Hoosier Book Award (Nominee — Picture Book — 1995)
BCCB Blue Ribbon Book (1992)
Pennsylvania Young Reader's Choice Award (Nominee — Grades K-3 — 1995)
Buckeye Children's & Teen Book Award (Nominee — Grades K-2 — 1995)
Grand Canyon Reader Award (Nominee — Picture Books — 1995)
Flicker Tale Award (Nominee — Picture Books — 1995)
Show Me Readers Award (Nominee — 1995)
Washington Children's Choice Picture Book Award (Nominee — 1995)
CCBC Choices (1992)
NCTE Adventuring with Books: A Booklist for Pre-K—Grade 6 (10th Edition: 1988-1992)
Notable Children's Book (1993)
Teacher Favorites Award (1989-1993)
Original publication date
1992
ISBN
0590469711 / 9780590469715