Agatha's Feather Bed: Not Just Another Wild Goose Story - Paperback
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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.
Agatha's Feather Bed: Not Just Another Wild Goose Story - Paperback
$8.99
by Carmen Agra Deedy (Author), Laura L. Seeley (Illustrator)
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.
Author Biography
Carmen Agra Deedy is a New York Times best-selling author and renowned storyteller. Her books have received numerous awards and honors. Carmen has performed in many prestigious venues, but children are her favorite audience. Born in Havana, Cuba, she came to the United States as a refugee and like most immigrants sees the world from multiple perspectives. She lives in Georgia.
Laura L. Seeley, a native of Andover, Massachusetts, holds a degree in fine arts from the Rochester Institute of Technology. She has written and illustrated numerous children's books, including the New York Times bestseller The Boy of Steel. Her artwork is available in galleries and private collections across the country. She lives in California.
Number of Pages: 32
Dimensions: 0.11 x 8.42 x 10.02 IN
Illustrated: Yes
Publication Date: September 06, 1994
Accelerated Reader:
Quiz Name: Agatha's Feather Bed: Not Just Another Wild Goose Story
Interest Level: Lower Grades, K-3
Reading Level: 3.5
Point Value: 0.5
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