Agatha's Feather Bed Not Just Another Wild Goose Story |
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| Author:
| Deedy, Carmen Agra |
| Illustrator:
| Seeley, Laura L. |
| ISBN: | 978-1-56145-096-1 |
| Publication Date: | Sep 1994 |
| Publisher: | Peachtree Publishing Company Inc.
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| Book Format: | Paperback |
| List Price: | USD $7.99 |
Book Description:
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A delightful twist on the O. Henry classic "The Gift of the Magi," starring a weaver and six angry, naked geese. From award-winning author and storyteller Carmen Agra Deedy. When children approach Agatha wanting to know the source of the beautiful fabrics in her weaving shop, she always recites a simple verse.
"Everything comes from something, Nothing comes from nothing. Just like paper comes from trees, And...
More Description A delightful twist on the O. Henry classic "The Gift of the Magi," starring a weaver and six angry, naked geese. From award-winning author and storyteller Carmen Agra Deedy.
When children approach Agatha wanting to know the source of the beautiful fabrics in her weaving shop, she always recites a simple verse.
"Everything comes from something,
Nothing comes from nothing.
Just like paper comes from trees,
And glass comes from sand,
An answer comes from a question.
All you have to do is ask."
Agatha spins yarn and weaves cloth like no other, and she's worked hard to sell enough wares to buy a brand new feather bed. However, when six angry, naked geese show up to get their feathers back, Agatha must reckon with how precious resources can be.
New York Times best-selling author Carmen Agra Deedy puts a delightful twist on the O. Henry story "The Gift of the Magi," reminding us of the delicate balance between our resources and responsibilities.