The Rich Man and the Shoemaker
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Book Overview
The shoe-maker is a poor man, but he is so happy that he sings all day long. His next-door neighbor, a rich man, is not so happy. He can't sleep because of all the singing. How can he stop the... This description may be from another edition of this product.
Format:Hardcover
Language:English
ISBN:0735816751
ISBN13:9780735816756
Release Date:July 2002
Publisher:NorthSouth (NY)
Length:32 Pages
Weight:0.35 lbs.
Dimensions:0.4" x 8.6" x 11.6"
Age Range:5 to 8 years
Grade Range:Preschool to Grade 3
Customer Reviews
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Rich man and the shoe-maker
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 22 years ago
Although the reader does feel something has been lost in a retelling of the story, the message can still be seen clearly. A very simple tale, which can easily be read by first graders, has the moral of taking pride in yourself and being happy with who you are. When the poor shoe-maker is given a bag of gold, he loses his friends and his happiness. He realizes money and wealth did not make him content. The coverflaps have a lot of praise for the illustrator. He has an interesting style, but his artwork does not grab the attention of the reader and can be overly busy and erratic. It is a shame the artwork brings down this otherwise excellent fable that should be read to all children in our overly competitive capitalist society.Why 4 stars?:This is a nice fable, with a wonderful message about greed and capitalism. Unfortunately, its illustrations are attempting an abstract style that they just don't quite pull off.
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