The Singing Fir Tree
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| Rating | : | 4.68 (939 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0399222073 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 1 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2016-11-30 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Longing to create a magnificent clock tower, Pierre the woodcarver covets the wood of a single fir tree high in the mountains. From Publishers Weekly Stone's mild tale--her debut--preserves the ingenuousness of the Swiss folktale it retells. Root's ( The Araboolies of Liberty Street ; Pumpkins ) illustrations of workshop, town and forest carry a genuine Old World flavor, but he has done better work, and his palette of dark greens and browns fails to give this book any special edge. Ages 4-8. But the tree is home to a flock of birds, whose beautiful song brings constant joy to the villagers. Settling for a few fallen branches, he carves melodious songbirds that delight the local children. . Copyright 1992 Reed Business Information, Inc. Stone conveys a strong message about preservation, both of the environment and of tradition. Pierre tries various ruses to fell the tree, but each time the fir prevails, until Pierre at last realizes its incompar
A restless woodcarver yearns to possess the power of a magnificent fir tree by using its wood to create a masterpiece, in a magical Swiss folktale that evokes the necessity of preserving the natural environment.
Swiss Wood Carving lavender This swiss story has a great moral and represents one of the money making crafts of Switzerland which is woodworking. These two characteristics make a good read.