The Jester Has Lost His Jingle/: Warai Wo Nakushita Dokeshi Jester
- ISBN-10
- 0964456346
- ISBN-13
- 9780964456341
- Pages
- 68
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2019-03-13
- Author
- David Saltzman
Description
In this charming tale, The Jester awakes one morning to find laughter missing in his kingdom and he and his helpmate, Pharley, set off on a quest to find it. After a series of colorful adventures that take them all over the world, they ultimately discover laughter in the heart of a little girl in the hospital. Together, they realize that not only can laughter redeem a weary world, it also can provide the best tonic for anyone facing seemingly insurmountable obstacles. The vibrant, full-color illustrations bring The Jester & Pharley's adventures to life. The award-winning book imparts lessons of hope, laughter and self-empowerment. Esteemed author-artist Maurice Sendak wrote the Afterword, saying: "David was a natural craftsman and storyteller. His passionate picture book is issued out of a passionate heart. David's Jester soars with life." Doonesbury creator Garry Trudeau praises the story as a"" sweet fable about a cheerful soul who temporarily loses faith in himself, but ultimately reaffirms his true calling -- helping others discover the joy within themselves. Read it and smile." Actress-comedienne Carol Burnett says: "'The Jester Has Lost His Jingle' is a magical story that captures the healing power of laughter." Peanuts creator Charles Schulz, said: "David's book gives us a lot to think about. It has certainly done that for me."
