The Three Vikings
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- $11.99
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- $11.99
Publisher Description
Three Vikings set out on a daring quest in this thoughtful picture book that shines a light on teamwork and individuality by Ezra Jack Keats Honor-winning creator Adam Auerbach.
Three Vikings were dreaming of Valhalla: an enchanted land full of possibility where only the strongest and bravest can enter. The littlest Viking is neither the strongest nor the bravest, though he is the most creative. Can a gentle, musical Viking really survive the treacherous road to Valhalla?
This mythical tale celebrates teamwork, acceptance, the power of music, and the art of storytelling.
Christy Ottaviano Books
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Three Vikings embark on an epic quest to Valhalla, "the magical place where the strongest and bravest Vikings go." In order to reach their destination, they have to travel "over the tallest mountains, across the widest sea, and through the darkest forest." The smallest Viking is neither the bravest nor the strongest, but he has musical abilities and a tiny green lyre. When he tries to deter monsters with song along the way, though, the other two Vikings must intervene to save the group. Finally, after making it to Valhalla, the disheartened smallest one asks why he's being welcomed. But upon entering the glittering world, the little guy discovers that its residents have "been waiting for just the right Viking to come along and fill their days with music and stories."Auerbach (Monkey Brother) makes clever use of color in his bright, cartoon-style watercolors, showing how each character shines in scenes that match the character's dominant shade of blue, green, or orange. Upon reaching Valhalla, a rainbow of colors helps to emphasize the story's underlying message: everyone has something special to contribute. Ages 4 8.
