Seven Fathers
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| Rating | : | 4.17 (797 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1596435445 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 32 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2017-03-11 |
| Language | : | English |
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This story works on multiple levels, creating an appealing package that combines subtle mysteries with a well-spun tale.” Booklist“Striking collage art accompanies a fluid retelling of a lesser-known Norwegian folktale originally collected by Asbøjrnsen and Moe… This visually stunning retelling will be best appreciated by older readers who can appreciate the spiritual underpinnings of the tale.” School Library Journal. “Stunning in its execution, the artwork elevates this graceful tale to new heights, delivering an original, thought-provoking addition to folktale colle
Ashley Ramsden is the founding director of the School of Storytelling in Sussex England, and co-author with Nancy Mellon of the award-winning book Body Eloquence: The Power of Myth and Story to Awaken the Body's Energies. Ashley travels the world with his acclaimed performances and workshops.A Caldecott Medalist and two-time Caldecott Honor Book artist, Ed Young has also been twice nominated for the Hans Christian Andersen Award. H
Carey Hagan said Mesmerizing story based on real Norwegian folktales. This is a mesmerizing story based on real Norwegian folktales. On a winter's night in blinding snow, a solitary traveler is looking for a place to spend the night. Afraid for his survival, he urges himself on: "just one more mile." When he sees a house blazing with lights, he's relieved. He asks the old man chopping wood if he could spend the night. The old man tells him that he is not the father of the house, and so the traveler will have to ask his fath. "Black monolith" according to Dubbb. Lost in an hostile environment, in danger of imminent death, a traveler finds refuge in a solitary house where he hopes to enjoy shelter, food and comfort. But before reaching the goal of his quest, he finds himself face to face with an old man, and then another one who could be the father of this man, and a third one that could be the father of his father, and so forth seven times Unless they all are the same man growing old ? Unless they all are the tra. ponkjones said Outstanding story and illustrations. The repetitive nature of this story of struggle becomes funny and spiritual triumph is heartwarming, all with Ed Young's outstanding illustrations.
In the midst of a fearsome blizzard, a weary traveler seeks refuge from the cold."Good evening, Father, I'm so glad I found you. "I'm not the father of the house, You'll have to ask my father. He's around back, in the kitchen."And so the travler is sent on a journey within his journey, arriving at a surprising destination.Ashley Ramsden's eloquent retelling of a Norwegian folktale is handsomely complemented by Caldecott Medalist Ed Young's masterful cut paper collages in this unusual and haunting book, Seven Fathers.. Would you, by any chance, have a room where I could spend the night?""Oh," said the old man