The Woodcutter's Gift/El Regalo del Lenador Contributor(s): Ruiz-Flores, Lupe (Author), Jerome, Elaine (Illustrator), Ventura, Gabriela Baeza (Translator) |
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ISBN: 1558854894 ISBN-13: 9781558854895 Publisher: Pinata Books
WE WILL NOT BE UNDERSOLD! Click here for our low price guarantee Binding Type: Hardcover Published: October 2007 Annotation: One day, a terrible thunderstorm knocked down the giant mesquite tree that grew in the town square. After the storm, the townspeople gathered to gawk at the large obstruction blocking the street. They weren't sure what to do with it, but they all agreed that the wood was good for nothing except a fire. But the woodcutter Tomas sees something in the huge tree that the rest of the townsfolk don't. "The beauty of this tree is not on the outside but on the inside." Tomas tells them. In the following days, everyone watches curiously as the woodcutter carves and chips and whittles the wood into blocks. At one point, he moves the chunks into his shed, increasing everyone's curiosity. What could the woodcutter be doing with all that lumber? Finally, Tomas calls the townsfolk together to see his creations: a wonderful collection of life-sized animals for the children to enjoy. Children and adults alike are thrilled with their private zoo! But a few weeks later the woodcutter is visited by strangers from a folk art museum who want to buy the pieces for their collection. Will Tomas sell the town's new zoo animals so that others can enjoy them too? |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Fiction | Social Themes - General (see Also Headings Under Family) - Juvenile Fiction | Art |
Dewey: E |
LCCN: 2007061478 |
Age Level: 4-7 |
Grade Level: PreK-2 |
Physical Information: 0.34" H x 11.19" W x 7.82" L (0.90 lbs) 32 pages |
Features: Bilingual, Ikids, Illustrated |
Review Citations: Criticas 12/01/2007 pg. 1 Multicultural Review 06/01/2008 pg. 77 Criticas 12/15/2007 |
Accelerated Reader Info |
Quiz #: 118996 Reading Level: 3.8 Interest Level: Lower Grades Point Value: 0.5 |
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Publisher Description: One day, a terrible thunderstorm knocked down the giant mesquite tree that grew in the town square. After the storm, the townspeople gathered to gawk at the large obstruction blocking the street. They weren't sure what to do with it, but they all agreed that the wood was good for nothing except a fire. But the woodcutter Tomas sees something in the huge tree that the rest of the townsfolk don't. The beauty of this tree is not on the outside but on the inside. Tomas tells them. In the following days, everyone watches curiously as the woodcutter carves and chips and whittles the wood into blocks. At one point, he moves the chunks into his shed, increasing everyone's curiosity. What could the woodcutter be doing with all that lumber? Finally, Tomas calls the townsfolk together to see his creations: a wonderful collection of life-sized animals for the children to enjoy. Children and adults alike are thrilled with their private zoo But a few weeks later the woodcutter is visited by strangers from a folk art museum who want to buy the pieces for their collection. Will Tomas sell the town's new zoo animals so that others can enjoy them too?" |
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