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5.0 out of 5 stars
Response to The Stonecutter--a Folktale,
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This review is from: The Stonecutter (Hardcover)
I enjoyed this East Indian folktale that was written and illustrated by Patricia (Pam) Newton (Pub.1990 by Whitebird, G.P. Putnam's Sons.) The format is a chapter book for children. Since there are 40 to 70 words per page with many concepts, I believe readers age 4-1/2 up would be of interest. The many illustrations are lovely, stylized, colorful in the East Indian tradition.It's about a man whose job it is to cut stone, "a poor stonecutter." He becomes envious of those of higher rank than him--a rich merchant, a king, the sun, wind and finally a mountain. The spirits offer him his desires, transforming the stonecutter into these different being, but in his new lifestyles the man isn't any happier, just wants more and more. Finally a spritual awakening resolves, "At last I am happy to be a stonecutter--truly happy." and also said, "The stonecutter offered a prayer of thanks to the mountain spirit. A feeling of contentment settled over him." It's a story about finding personal peace, learning thanksgiving for who one is, and joy. This sweet, fresh story brought me peace and joy. From The Antiquarian Resource |
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The Stonecutter by Patricia Montgomery Newton (Hardcover - October 23, 1990)
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