The Hole in the Dike Retold by Norma Green
The Hole in the Dike Retold by Norma Green
The Hole in the Dike Retold by Norma Green
The Hole in the Dike Retold by Norma Green

The Hole in the Dike Retold by Norma Green

Illustrated by Eric Carle

A retelling of the familiar story, originally by Mary Mapes Dodge, about the little Dutch boy who saves his country's fields and homes from the sea.

Peter, a little Dutch boy, takes a shortcut home by riding on the dike, the wall that surrounds the land and holds back the sea. When he hears a gurgling sound, he realises that there is a hole in the dike!

How does Peter save his country from being flooded? Read about this very brave boy in this classic tale.


Condition: Very good condition
Format: Paperback, out of print
Age: 3+

Eric Carle is acclaimed and beloved as the creator of brilliantly illustrated and innovatively designed picture books for very young children. His best-known work, The Very Hungry Caterpillar, has eaten its way into the hearts of literally millions of children all over the world and has been translated into more than 25 languages and sold over twelve million copies. Since the Caterpillar was published in 1969, Eric Carle has illustrated more than sixty books, many best sellers, most of which he also wrote.

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Little Modern Reader acknowledges the Gadigal people of Eora nation, the traditional custodians of the land where we work and live. We pay our respects to Elders past, present and emerging. We celebrate the stories, culture and traditions of Aboriginal and Torres Straight Islander Elders of all communities who also work and live on this land.

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