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The Girl Who Wore Too Much (English and Thai Edition) [Hardcover]

Margaret MacDonald (Author), Yvonne Lebrun Davis (Illustrator), Supaporn Vathanaprida (Translator)
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Like most young girls, Aree likes fine clothing and jewelry. But she is just a wee bit spoiled and has more dresses and accessories than she needs. So when word comes of a dance to be held in the next village, Aree can't make up her mind: Now I can show off my fine clothes! But which color shall I wear? The pink, the fuchsia, the scarlet? The sky blue or aquamarine? Maybe violet? Deep purple? Magenta? Maybe chartreuse? Or emerald green?


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PreSchool-Grade 3AAn experienced storyteller has set an old cautionary tale from Thailand in modern dress. Aree's parents shower their daughter with brilliant silk dresses and lovely jewels. A dance held in a nearby village offers Aree a chance to display her sumptuous wardrobe. Determined to be the most beautiful girl there, she cannot decide upon one dress or one jewel, so she ends up wearing all of them. She is so weighed down with layers of finery that she cannot keep up with her friends as they walk over the hill to the dance. When they suggest that she remove some garments, she accuses them of jealousy. In a version collected in Thailand by Kermit Krueger and retold in his collection The Serpent Prince (World, 1969; o.p.), the vain, foolish girl dies of exhaustion. MacDonald's version allows her to learn her lesson and live to practice voluntary simplicity. The story is told in rhythmic, cadenced sentences, ideal for reading aloud. The illustrations substitute modern rural Thailand for the archaic setting of the original tale and depict the characters as somewhat stylized figures dressed in brightly colored Thai silks. An author's note acknowledges Krueger's retelling, puts the tale in cultural context, and suggests strategies for telling it. The text is printed in Thai at the bottom of each page. Art and narrative create an appealing blend of ancient and contemporary wisdom.AMargaret A. Chang, Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts
Copyright 1998 Reed Business Information, Inc.

Product Details

  • Reading level: Ages 5 and up
  • Hardcover: 32 pages
  • Publisher: August House (December 29, 2005)
  • Language: English, Thai
  • ISBN-10: 0874835038
  • ISBN-13: 978-0874835038
  • Product Dimensions: 11.3 x 8.8 x 0.4 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 14.7 ounces
  • Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #205,224 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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Dr. Margaret Read MacDonald travels the world telling stories....always on the lookout for more great folktales to share. She shapes these found stories into tellable tales which anyone can share with ease. Filling her folktale collections with these delightful tales, she creates perfect read alouds for you and your family. MRM wants everyone to experience the joy of a beautifully told tale. She hopes you will read them a few times...then put down the book...put down the electronic device...and just TELL the story to your children!

Some of her favorite folktales she expands into picture books...hopefully with delightfully readable language while will roll right out of your mouth. Share them with your children and then....act the tales out! Revisit the tales by TELLING them! At bedtime. While on the road. Fill your pockets with great stories to share wherever you go.

Joining her Folklore Ph.D. with her 30 plus years as a children's librarian, Margaret brings folktales to life in playful, lilting language which should delight both reader and listener.

See her performance schedule at: www.margaretreadmaconald.com

 

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5.0 out of 5 stars Girls aged 5-8 will love this book!, January 8, 1999
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My daughter (aged 7) identified with the Thai girl in this story, found herself caught up in the girl's desire to dress beautifully for her friends. Then, when the ending twist came, she wasn't sure whether to laugh or cry--but she loved it! I recommend it for parents and grandparents to share with early elementary aged girls (especially). the illustrations are also very colorful and appear to be culturally accurate.
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5.0 out of 5 stars A Colourful Read Indeed, January 10, 2004
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Interesting story coupled with colourful illustrations. Guaranteed to keep both boys and girls glued to the book till the very end. I read this book to my brothers aged 5 and 8 and both boys were stunned each time Aree puts on another layer of dress. The short sentences found on each page not only invite both boys to read the book on their own, they have also enriched their vocabulary - they are aware of more colours now and the different jewellery featured.
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5.0 out of 5 stars EVERY FAMILY SHOULD READ THIS BOOK TOGETHER!, May 13, 2009
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I bought this book after borrowing a copy from the library. IT WAS SO GREAT! I loved that I had a chance to talk with all of my children as we read this book about vanity and wanting more than we need. We need to be careful what we choose to teach out children in our affluent society. Many times we teach our children bad behaviors without realizing what we've done. Our whole family just loves this book!!!
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