Gwendolyn's Gifts [Hardcover]

Patty Sheehan (Author), Claudia Bumgarner-Kirby (Illustrator)

Book Description

Age Level: 4 and up | Grade Level: P and up

Queen Gwendolyn is terribly bored. She wants to create gifts for others, not watch others create gifts for her! Disguised as a peasant, she ventures outside the castle to explore her hobbies and, in doing so, learns how to create her true happiness.

Editorial Reviews

From Publishers Weekly

The rewards of laboring at a task that one enjoys are manifold as expressed in this original fairy tale. Life in the castle bores Queen Gwendolyn; fine gowns and jewels do not interest her. She is, however, fascinated by the talent and craftsmanship displayed by the castle's jeweler, carpenter and seamstress. A clever ruse enables Gwendolyn to study such skills anonymously and learn them for herself, and her ensuing happiness encourages the king to try his hand--in the castle kitchen. Sheehan's smoothly paced text contains a pleasant mixture of adventure and repetition characteristic of the genre. The likable king and queen gently convey the value of self-satisfaction. Though the facial characteristics of Bumgarner-Kirby's cast are undistinguished, her lighthearted illustrations--especially of the wood-carving queen--may prompt a "whistle while you work" attitude. Ages 5-8.
Copyright 1991 Reed Business Information, Inc.

About the Author

Patty Sheehan is a parent-educator and psychotherapist residing in Albuquerque, New Mexico. She holds a master's degree in education, and offers self-esteem and whole language training for teachers and creative writing workshops for children. She is a popular public speaker and group counselor available for speaking engagements, conferences, and other appearances.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 4 and up
  
• Hardcover: 32 pages
• Publisher: Pelican Publishing; Pelican ed edition (September 30, 1991)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0882898450
• ISBN-13: 978-0882898452
• Product Dimensions: 11.3 x 8.9 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 15.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,196,573 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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