A Barrel of Laughs, a Vale of Tears facts for kids
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| Author | Jules Feiffer |
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| Illustrator | Jules Feiffer |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Genre | Children's novel |
| Publisher | HarperCollins |
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Publication date
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1995 |
| Media type | Print (hardback & paperback) |
| Pages | 180 pp |
| ISBN | 978-0-06-205099-1 |
| OCLC | 33950950 |
| LC Class | PZ8.F358 Bar 1995 |
A Barrel of Laughs, A Vale of Tears is a fun children's book created by Jules Feiffer. He wrote the story and drew all the pictures! HarperCollins first published it in 1995. It's a story that has been enjoyed by many readers.
Contents
About the Story
A Barrel of Laughs, A Vale of Tears tells the tale of a young prince named Roger. He decides to go on an adventure to get ready for his future as king.
Prince Roger's Journey
When the story begins, Prince Roger is very innocent and a bit naive. He finds humor in almost everything and doesn't seem to take anything seriously. His journey is full of many different feelings.
Learning About Emotions
As Roger travels, he experiences many sad and serious events. These experiences slowly help him change. He learns to care deeply about people instead of just finding jokes in everything. He still has his sense of humor, but it becomes kinder.
Princess Petulia and Her Servant
The story also follows Princess Petulia and her servant. At first, they seem a bit uncaring. But like Roger, they also change through their adventures. They learn to be more loving and open with their feelings.
The book shows how different people express their emotions. It brings together characters who were separated and creates new, unexpected friendships and marriages. It even includes a friend who turns into an enemy, trying to get revenge.
