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Title: The Hidden Feast
Subtitle: A Folktale from the American South
Author: Martha Hamilton, Mitch Weiss
Narrator: Martha Hamilton, Mitch Weiss
Format: Unabridged
Length: 5 mins
Language: English
Release date: 04-29-08
Publisher: August House
Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 1 votes
Genres: Kids, Ages 0-4
Publisher's Summary:
Martha Hamilton and Mitch Weiss capture the rhythms and idioms of the rural South, and illustrator Don Tate's whimsical acrylics serve up a regular hoedown of fun.
Editorial Reviews:
In Martha Hamilton and Mitch Weiss telling of this folk tale, a collection of barnyard animals, including a pig, a donkey, and a rooster, are invited to a raucous party that includes games like horseshoes and the "Hokey Pokey".
But at the feast that ends the party, only corn bread is served in the fine bowls. The animals behave politely with the exception of the indignant rooster, who leaves before he can find the hidden surprises in the meals.
Animal sounds embellish Hamilton and Weiss fun-filled performances of their own work, which includes southern accents for the various characters. This tale of politeness and patience will delight and educate.
Critic Reviews:
"Fun for telling or reading." (Kirkus Reviews)
"Suggest this for teachers seeking lighthearted material for character-education units." (Booklist)
Members Reviews:
Fun, memorable and a lesson!
This is a lovely book! The story is descriptive of a farm setting and little ones will love the pictures of the parade of animals as they go to a neighbor's for dinner. Games are recounted in a lively way and on top of the fun and energy of the story- there is a lesson. When dinner is served the Rooster rudely stomps off thinking it is only cornbread. The more patient guests discover a wonderful suprise under the cornbread top! Rooster later realizes he missed out by jumping to conclusions without investigation. It is a great story to teach patience, tolerance as a guest and to keep an attitude of "expecting the best!" I'm want to share it with my friends and their small children. The southern references are sweet reminders of visits to my relatives farm and the wonderful dinners they would create. The pictures are colorful and lively, all in all I enjoyed the book very much and recommend it highly.
A feast for the imagination!
Delightful farm animals romp through this story to the feast at the end--with it's own hidden secrets. Martha Hamilton and Mitch Weiss have added to their impressive array of tellable folk tale picture books and story collections with this delectable version of a story from the African-American tradition. Don Tate's whimsical illustrations "tastefully" complement the text.
Wonderful Story with beautiful Illustrations
My daughter loves this story and is entranced by the pictures. A fun tale with a lesson to teach gives something to both parent and child. The personalities of the animals are great and are sure to make any family smile (some may even remind you of your own family.) I highly recommend this book, an excellent story with great illustrations that is sure to become a modern classic.
Our son LOVED it!
This book is great - the pictures are terrific and the story is just fun. A group of barnyard animals get together for a dinner party feast -they're in for a surprise and parents are in for a treat. The animals and their antics are funny and enjoyable. It's a pleasure to read this book to our son.
We loved it!
We heard this book at the Carver Library in Austin, TX. I thought it was a very cute tale and it had a wonderful message about manners.
