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Title: The Three Questions by Jon J. Muth, Leo Tolstoy ISBN: 0-439-19996-4 Publisher: Scholastic Pub. Date: April, 2002 Format: School & Library Binding Volumes: 1 List Price(USD): $16.95 |
Average Customer Rating: 4.64 (11 reviews)
Rating: 5
Summary: "This Is Why We Are Here"
Comment: "There was once a boy named Nikolai who sometimes felt uncertain about the right way to act..." He wanted to be a good person, but was unsure how to accomplish his goal. Nikolai had three important questions...When is the best time to do things? Who is the most important one? What is the right thing to do? "If only I could find the answers to my three questions... then I would always know what to do." So he decides to seek the counsel of Leo, the turtle. "He has lived a very long time. Surely he will know the answers I am looking for." But as he reaches Leo's home, high in the mountains, disaster strikes, and without even thinking Nikolai takes action, and in the process finds the answers he's been searching for..... Based on Leo Tolstoy's short story, Jon Muth has authored a reflective and inspired picture book retelling of The Three Questions. His simple and eloquent text, with its gentle message of compassion and living for each moment, is enhanced by lovely and evocative watercolor artwork in quiet and subdued tones. Together word and art answer Nikolai's questions in a captivating and engaging way..."Remember then that there is only one important time, and that time is now. The most important one is always the one you are with. And the most important thing is to do good for the one who is standing at your side. For these, my dear boy, are the answers to what is most important in this world." With an Author's Note at the end to augment the story and introduce Tolstoy and his works, The Three Questions is a perfect fable for youngsters 5-9, and is sure to open interesting and thoughtful discussions.
Rating: 5
Summary: A Precious Little Book!
Comment: The five minutes it takes to read this little book just might be the best time investment in your life. I'm serious.
Nikolai is an adorable little boy who is seeking for (what else?) the meaning of life. He has three simple questions: 1) When is the best time to do things? 2) Who is the most important one? 3) What is the right thing to do?
The answers to these questions will astound you with their simplicity and grace.
The book is based on a Tolstoy story of the same name. It is simplified for small children, but perhaps it will be read most rewardingly by older children and adults. This adult certainly likes it. In fact, as it combines the aspects of illustration and storytelling, I would have to call this the best children's book I have ever read.
Highly recommended, for all ages.
Rating: 2
Summary: Trite and arrogant
Comment: As a great fan of Tolstoy I am certain he would be mortified to be touted as the inspiration for this book. There is an arrogance in the communication of the moral message that the author wishes to send and could there be a more trite "situation" for his main character to "happen upon" in order to "save" the victim and be the hero? Puh-leeze.
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Title: Stone Soup by Jon J. Muth ISBN: 043933909X Publisher: Scholastic Pub. Date: 01 March, 2003 List Price(USD): $16.95 |
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Title: Old Turtle and the Broken Truth by Douglas Wood, Jon J. Muth ISBN: 0439321093 Publisher: Scholastic Pub. Date: October, 2003 List Price(USD): $17.95 |
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Title: Old Turtle by Douglas Wood, Cheng-Khee Chee ISBN: 0439309085 Publisher: Scholastic Pub. Date: April, 2001 List Price(USD): $17.95 |
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Title: If the World Were a Village: A Book About the World's People by David J. Smith, Shelagh Armstrong ISBN: 1550747797 Publisher: Kids Can Press Pub. Date: March, 2002 List Price(USD): $15.95 |
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Title: Come On, Rain! by Karen Hesse, Jon J. Muth ISBN: 0590331256 Publisher: Scholastic Pub. Date: March, 1999 List Price(USD): $16.95 |
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