Seize Your Copy The Hole In The Dike Originated By Norma B. Green Released As EText

is a retold picture book version of Mary Mapes Dodges' story about the boy who saved Holland from a flood that was included as a chapter in her book Hans Brinker, or The Silver Skates.
It's a classic story that can be enjoyed by all ages, Norma Green's retold version of the story is complemented by Eric Carle's colorful trademark illustrations, This is one of Eric Carle's lesser known works, But my affinity for Dutch culture drew me to it even though it is not a Dutch tale, The telling was very sweet and calm and the detail in the illustrations was excellent, Loved the Eric Carle illustrations, Also enjoyed finding out the backstory for this “Dutch” legend, A short and sweet retelling of the story behind the famous statue found in Spaarndam, Holland, Norma Green pays a delightful tribute to the little boy who has now come to symbolize Hollands struggle against the mighty force of the ocean.
Who knew that a little boy made such a big difference! An excellent collaboration with Eric Carle who has produced some captivating illustrations.
Well done! and this A story about not giving up, Interesting to read the note in the back about the statue in Holland, Unfortunate name. Of course, it isn't like I picked up on that when I read this story in grade school, Good tale. The back story that inspired the tale was more interesting than the tale itself, I am doing a tulip unit via Journey North with my grandkids as part of our Covidhomeschooling, sitelink org/tm/tulips/Ab
I thought they would enjoy learning about Holland a part of this experience, This book is perfect for Kindergarten andnd grade,

a bit about tulips and a nice lesson,
I was shocked to learn that the orstory was written by a woman who had never been to Holland.
See, grandma is learning also! This abridged adaptation of Mary Mapes Dodge's classic tale about a boy who saves Holland from a disastrous flood is enlivened by Carle's bright and authentic collage illustrations.
Booklist called this story "simple and smooth, A story hour special". Full color. .