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The Sweetest Fig is a children's fantasy picture book written in 1993 by the American author Chris Van Allsburg. It tells a story of an affluent, cold-hearted French dentist who eats a fig which makes his wildest dreams come true.
- Chris Van Allsburg
- 1993
Oct 25, 1993 · “The Sweetest Fig” is a mysterious children’s book from the brilliant mind of Chris Van Allsburg which is about how a picky man named Monsieur Bibot who receives two mysterious figs from an old woman and after he learns the magic of the two figs, he suddenly gets unexpected consequences.
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- Hardcover
Oct 25, 1993 · The Sweetest Fig is a superb blend of theme, language, and illustration, with a very grabbing plot as well. The writing is formal yet direct, using simple, deliberate vocabulary to match the elegant setting and mood. The shades of gray, cream, and brown and the calm, stable design enhance this mood.
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- Chris Van Allsburg
- $15.39
- Houghton Mifflin
The Sweetest Fig is a book by Chris van Allsburg that explores themes of empathy, cruelty, respect, greed, and control through a magical story. The Prindle Institute for Ethics provides a guide for philosophical discussion based on the book, with questions and summaries for each section.
Oct 25, 1993 · A dentist named Monsieur Bibot eats a fig that can make his dreams come true, but he soon learns to control his fantasies. This is a children's book by the award-winning author and illustrator of The Polar Express and Jumanji.
- Clarion Books
Oct 25, 1993 · A dentist named Monsieur Bibot eats a fig that can make his dreams come true, but he soon learns to control his fantasies. This is a Caldecott Medal-winning book by the acclaimed illustrator of Jumanji and The Polar Express.
Determined to make good use of the second fig, Monsieur Bibot learns to control is dreams. But can he control Marcel? Once again Chris Van Allsburg explores the mysterious territory between...
