Mighty Asparagus, The by Vladimir Radunsky
	List Price:   $16.00 Unit Price:   $12.80 You Save:   $3.20 (20%) ISBN-10:   0152167439 ISBN-13:   9780152167431 Publisher:   Houghton Mifflin Harcourt; Harcourt Children's Books Edition:   illustrated Category:   Health/Nutrition, Picture Story Bks Pub. Date:   May 2004 Pages:   34 Format:   Hardcover
Awards
1999  IACP Crystal Whisk Awards  Winner!
Subjects
CHILDREN'S FICTION
Description/Notes
A large asparagus appears suddenly in the king's back yard, and he enlists the help of several people and animals, including a songbird, in order to get rid of it. Long ago in Italy, a mighty asparagus grew smack-dab in front of the king's castle. Was the king happy about it? No. The asparagus had to go. But how does a king reason with an asparagus of such stature? With tongue planted firmly in cheek, Vladimir Radunsky tells the uproarious tale of an almost immovable vegetable. Drawing on Italian Renaissance art, the esteemed artist creates a breathtaking magical kingdom, where it's easy to imagine that such an asparagus existed. His artwork is as gorgeous as it is funny. Although the old masters may turn over in their graves, readers of all ages will clamor for more of The Mighty Asparagus. With tongue planted firmly in cheek, Radunsky tells the uproarious tale of an almost immovable vegetable. Drawing on Italian Renaissance art, the esteemed artist creates a breathtaking magical kingdom, where it's easy to imagine that such an asparagus existed. Full color.