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A few weeks ago, it seems like someone was asking for a book on
unselfishness, compassion, generosity, something along those
lines.  Last week I read this picture book in a bookstore and just
bawled!!  It is the sweetest story, with wonderful, exhuberant
illustrations.  Maybe whoever posted that message would be
interested in it.

It's The Farmer, by Mark Ludy.  IABN 0966427602

The farmer lives alone, loves his farm and all the animals.  But, he
falls on hard times and the only way he can buy seeds for the next
crop is to sell one of his beloved animals to the neighbors.  There's
a tornado and he loses his crop.  He has to sell another animal to
theneighbors.  Then, one night the neighbors' sons set fire to his
crop just before harvest.  He keeps struggling through one disaster
after another, and finally one year the neighbors have a hard year
and the farmer generously shares his bounty with them.

It has so many wonderful lessons:  patience, sharing with those
who don't share with you, perseverance, faith - I just LOVED it!!

The binding was very sturdy, so I wouldn't worry about ordering
from a rebinding house.  Also, it could be used with just about any
age - even up to junior high or high school if you were wanting to
talk about qualities like these.

Hope the person finds this message!


Suby Wallace, Media Specialist     suwallac@columbia.k12.mo.us
Derby Ridge Elementary School  (grades k-5)
4000 Derby Ridge Drive              573-886-2000
Columbia, MO  65202              fax: 573-886-4729

http://www.columbia.k12.mo.us/dre

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