An American Tail: The Storybook

by Emily Perl Kingsley, David Kirschner (Illustrator), Beverly Lazor-Bahr (Illustrator)

The year is 1885. Thousands begin what will become the largest immigration in history-the journey to America, the land of freedom.

This historical, compelling story, is told through the eyes of little Fievel Mousekewitz, an immigrant mouse whose incredible adventures in the melting pot of New York will capture the hearts and imaginations of all who read this story.
This volume contains lavishly detailed illustrations which bring to life the complte story, taken from Steven Spielberg presentation of a Don Bluth film.

Genres: Childrens, Fiction

64 pages, Paperback

First published October 27, 1986

About the author

Emily Perl Kingsley is a writer who joined the Sesame Street team in 1970 and has been writing for the show ever since. She is well-known for her essay, Welcome to Holland , about having a child with a disability.

Reviews

[Jeani · Rating 3 out of 5]

Very detailed to mirror the movie. I'd love to have a brief, easy to read version.

[Sammy · Rating 4 out of 5]

Was hit by a wave of nostalgia, when I saw this book in the charity shop! So happy I finally got round to reading it, used to love Fievel as a kid! 3.9/5

[Matthew · Rating 5 out of 5]

In 1885 the Mousekewitze family leave Russia for America. Young Fievel is separated from his family during the voyage and experiences many adventures before he is reunited with them.

[Punkie · Rating 4 out of 5]

4 1/2 stars
Gorgeous illustrations!😊

[Dan · Rating 2 out of 5]

Poorly written book. Read a copy given to my wife in 1988.