![]() ![]() complex, and about the notion of progress. Still, various points here may spark discussions of simple vs. ![]() The people ultimately break free when the wind whispers through a crack in the wall and life becomes ``simple once more.'' Shachat's ( Mommy Doesn't Know My Name ) chunky, truncated figures and spare, stylized backgrounds are perfectly matched with Arnold's ( The Signmaker's Assistant No Jumping on the Bed ) thought-provoking story-though the author's bleak view of humanity seems overly advanced for the intended audience. Panic ensues as the simple folk are overcome with a fire's fumes and a longing for their sweet green earth. Stop That Pickle By Peter Armour On Sale: 7.99 Now: 6.39 Spend 49 on print products and get FREE shipping at HC.com Format: Paperback Qty: ADD TO CART about Product Details reviews When Mrs. Soon the whole community is involved-the square becomes a window, a stone wall and a roof are added, and the window is inadvertently covered over. When playful Node builds a square wooden structure, Bog helps him prop it up on the ground. Balmy winds and lush vegetation allow the inhabitants to live in joy and leisure, singing songs and eating fruit. ![]() ![]() This fable with classic overtones employs sensory imagery and spatial concepts to transport the reader to the land and culture of the simple people. ![]()
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