''Mouse Bird Snake Wolf'' is a 2013

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, written by David Almond and illustrated by David McKean. It is about three children who create animals from inanimate objects.

Reception

A '' Guardian'' reviewer described it "a folktale or creation myth" and wrote, "There is a captivating simplicity about the unshowy language. By contrast the pictures are dramatic, striking, gorgeously lyrical." ''

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'', in a starred review, wrote, "First cousin to Philip Pullman’s imaginings, this contemporary fable about man's power to create and to destroy may be controversial in settings where questioning biblical creation stories is taboo, but where questioning is encouraged, it will challenge and provoke." A '' Kirkus Reviews'' called it "haunting .. Wild and alive". ''Mouse Bird Snake Wolf'' has also been reviewed by ''

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'', ''Library Media Connection'' magazine, ''

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'', '' Reading Time'', and ''

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Awards

*2014 Kate Greenaway Medal shortlist *2014

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Outstanding International Book

References

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