An impecunious boy's act of kindness to an old beggar bears a magical tree of starfruit for all the hungry Chinese villagers, except a miserly peddler who gets his comeuppance for his past stinginess.
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Ages 5-7. Wang retells a Chinese folktale remembered from her childhood. When a mysterious old beggar asks a stingy market vendor to give him a starfruit to quench his thirst, the merchant refuses. A boy acrobat buys the fruit for the old man, who magically grows a fruit-bearing tree from its seed and gives starfruit to all the people who have gathered. The boy is rewarded with a gift, while the merchant turns to find that all his starfruits have disappeared. Although the telling could be a bit tighter, the tale is satisfying, and the full-color paintings effectively illustrate the book. Recommended for libraries seeking picture-book versions of traditional Chinese stories. Carolyn Phelan
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This review is from: The Magical Starfruit Tree; A Chinese Folktale (Hardcover)
...While in San Francisco's Chinatown, I stumbledacross the delightful children's book called The Magical StarfruitTree. The virtues of sharing and respect for elders are thecornerstone of Chinese philosophy. Author Rosalind Wang conveys this message perfectly in her version of the famous Chinese folktale. The story takes place in a small village on a very hot day. A greedy peddler refuses to share his star fruit with an elderly and thirsty beggar. Realizing the beggar is in desperate need of liquid, a young boy shares all of his money to buy a star fruit for him. ... Following the "Do unto others as you would have done unto you" Golden Rule, the book's message transcends all racial boundaries and historical timelines. It creates a perfect opportunity for parents to discuss morals and ethics with their children. The Magical Starfruit Tree is published by Beyond Words Publishing END
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Long, long ago in the southern part of China, there lived a fruit peddler named Ah-Di. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
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Long, long ago in the southern part of China, there lived a fruit peddler named Ah-Di. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
fruit peddler Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
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Concordance | Text Stats Browse Sample Pages:
Front Cover | Front Flap | First Pages | Back Cover | Surprise Me!
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