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Sophie Blackall, illustrator of the Caldecott-Medal-winning book Finding Winnie, created standout illustrations for this timeless picture book. Written in 1944 by Aldous Huxley as a Christmas gift for his niece, The Crows of Pearblossom tells the story of Mr. and Mrs. Crow, who live in a cottonwood tree. The hungry Rattlesnake that lives at the bottom of the tree has a nasty habit of stealing Mrs. Crow's eggs before they can hatch, so Mr. Crow and his wise friend, Old Man Owl, devise a sneaky plan to trick him.
This funny story of cleverness triumphing over greed, similar in tone and wit to the work of A. A. Milne, shows a new side of a great writer. Paired with stunning illustrations by Caldecott-winner Sophie Blackall, this timeless tale is sure to grab the attention of many readers—adults and children alike.

《梨花村的乌鸦》中的故事充满机智、幽默与辛辣的讽刺，揭示智慧与正义终将战胜邪恶的经典哲理。乌鸦太太每天下完蛋后就会出去买东西，每次回到窝里，都会发现蛋不翼而飞。有一天，乌鸦太太比往常回来得早一点——竟然发现一只蟒蛇在偷吃她的蛋！悲愤的乌鸦太太让乌鸦先生立即采取行动。乌鸦先生请教了足智多谋的猫头鹰老先生，一系列计谋实施后，蟒蛇终于自食恶果。