The Ladder
The Ladder by Halfdan Rasmussen is a delightful first edition published by National Geographic Books on June 13, 2006. This 62-page book presents a whimsical narrative where a curious ladder, abandoned by a mysterious carpenter, comes to life and embarks on a journey through the countryside. As it encounters various people and animals, the ladder becomes a pathway to the clouds, leading to enchanting adventures that culminate in a joyful parade.
Readers will find this interactive translation of a Danish poem to be both engaging and visually appealing, featuring simple yet striking artwork by Pierre Pratt. The book’s design includes foldouts and partial pages that enhance the storytelling experience. With themes of animals and poetry woven throughout, The Ladder invites exploration of visionary and metaphysical elements, making it a unique addition to juvenile fiction.
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A curious ladder inadvertently becomes a pathway to the clouds in this droll, interactive translation of an enchanting Danish poem.
So first it did a little dance,
then it did a little prance,
then, as nicely as you please,
it waddled off with stiff red knees.
Once there was a jaunty ladder, abandoned by a mysterious carpenter, that sprung to life and decided to take a trip through the countryside. As time passed, the gentle ladder found itself intrigued by a seriesof encounters with people and animals that climbed it to the top and disappeared into the sky, only to return, one by one, in a triumphant parade at the end. This exquisite edition of THE LADDER, the text of which was originally written by renowned Danish poet Halfdan Rasmussen, combines a translation by award-winning author and poet Marilyn Nelson with simple, striking artwork by Pierre Pratt, featuring several foldouts and partial pages in a charming, whimsical design.
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