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Grade 1-5-This fairy tale has been told throughout many cultures, but with its Irish twist, the magic in this version cannot be denied. Batt's elegant and rhythmic retelling relates the plight of a poor woodcutter and his wife who live in the forest with his elderly parents, with "Old Man Poverty" sitting on their doorstep. The couple have always wanted a child, but have never been able to conceive. Then their hand-to-mouth existence is turned upside down when the woodcutter saves the life of a faerie and is given a single wish as a reward. He must find a way to use it for his whole family's benefit. The text is intelligent and wise. Ceccoli's stylized artwork, done in acrylic and oil pastels, glows with warmth and the love of the small family, and the perspectives vary from page to page. A satisfying gem of a story, lyrically told and graced with luminous art.
Susan Marie Pitard, formerly at Weezie Library for Children, Nantucket Atheneum, MA
Copyright 2003 Reed Business Information, Inc.
Susan Marie Pitard, formerly at Weezie Library for Children, Nantucket Atheneum, MA
Copyright 2003 Reed Business Information, Inc.
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K-Gr. 3. In this beautifully illustrated version of a familiar story, a woodcutter is granted one wish after he saves a faerie's life. The problem is that he doesn't know what to wish for. His wife wants him to ask for the child they have wanted for many years; his blind mother begs him to give her back her sight; his practical father tells him to wish for gold. The confused woodcutter heads to his beloved forest to think. He returns triumphantly with a single wish that makes everyone happy: "I wish that my mother could see our baby lying here in a cradle of gold." This enchanting tale is sure to spark lively discussion, and it will be a good springboard for creative-writing assignments, even among children older than the target audience. Ceccoli's luminous pictures are expertly rendered in acrylic and oil pastels. Their unusual perspectives, elements of fantasy, and ethereal quality complement the story's magical theme. Compare this with other wish-fulfillment tales, or have kids write their own story with themselves in the woodcutter's role. Lauren Peterson
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