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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 =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-==-= All postings to LM_NET are protected under copyright law. To quit LM_NET (or set-reset NOMAIL or DIGEST), send email to: listserv@listserv.syr.edu In the message write EITHER: 1) SIGNOFF LM_NET 2) SET LM_NET NOMAIL or 3) SET LM_NET DIGEST 4) SET LM_NET MAIL * Please allow for confirmation from Listserv. For LM_NET Help see: http://ericir.syr.edu/lm_net/ Archives: http://askeric.org/Virtual/Listserv_Archives/LM_NET.html See also EL-Announce for announcements from library media vendors: http://www.mindspring.com/~el-announce/ =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=--=-=-=