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Once again, Margot Zemach brings new life to a traditional story: the tale of the three wishes granted to those who are kind and compassionate. In Zemach's interpretation, a poor woodcutter and his wife are working in the forest when they hear a faint voice calling: "Help, someone help me!" They promptly rescue an imp whose tail is caught under a fallen tree, and in return he rewards them with three wishes. Prophetic words indeed, as the imp says in parting, "Wish wisely, my friends."
It soon looks as if this windfall will be nothing but trouble for the woodcutter and his wife. The legendary dilemma they face - which involves a long string of sausages - is subtly dramatized in Zemach's simple text and wry yet heartfelt pictures. She takes particular joy in showing how, in the end, the woodcutter and his wife get just what they wanted all along.
Margot Zemach, a renowned illustrator, won the Caldecott Medal for "Duffy and the Devil" and was the United States nominee for the 1980 Hans Christian Andersen Medal for illustration. Her interpretation of the tale of the three wishes granted to the kindhearted woodcutter and his wife is a delightful addition to her impressive body of work.
The story begins with the woodcutter and his wife toiling in the forest when they hear a faint cry for help. They swiftly come to the aid of an imp whose tail is trapped under a fallen tree. In gratitude, the imp rewards them with three wishes, cautioning them to "Wish wisely, my friends."
This windfall, however, soon becomes a source of trouble for the couple. Zemach's simple yet evocative text and her wry, heartfelt illustrations beautifully capture the legendary dilemma they face, involving a long string of sausages. The reader is drawn into the couple's quandary, wondering how they will navigate this unexpected and potentially disastrous situation.
Through her masterful storytelling and illustrations, Zemach reveals the true desires of the woodcutter and his wife. In the end, they get exactly what they wanted all along, demonstrating the power of kindness and the importance of making thoughtful choices.
Margot Zemach's talent as an illustrator is undeniable. Her work has been widely acclaimed, with the Caldecott Medal for "Duffy and the Devil" and a nomination for the prestigious Hans Christian Andersen Medal. This latest interpretation of a traditional tale showcases her ability to breathe new life into familiar stories, captivating readers with her unique vision and artistic style.
The tale of the three wishes is a beloved classic, and Zemach's rendition is a true delight. Her masterful storytelling and the warmth of her illustrations make this book a must-read for anyone who appreciates the power of kindness, the importance of wisdom, and the enduring appeal of timeless tales.
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publisher | Farrar, Straus and Giroux (BYR); First Edition (November 1, 1986) | ||||
language | English | ||||
hardcover | 32 pages | ||||
isbn_10 | 0374375291 | ||||
isbn_13 | 978-0374375294 | ||||
reading_age | 3 - 9 years | ||||
lexile_measure | AD610L | ||||
grade_level | Preschool - 3 | ||||
item_weight | 13.6 ounces | ||||
dimensions | 8.25 x 0.25 x 10.25 inches | ||||
best_sellers_rank | #1,042,020 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #10,085 in Children's Folk Tales & Myths (Books) #33,949 in Children's Literature (Books) | ||||
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