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Title: One Grain of Rice: A Mathematical Folktale by Demi ISBN: 0-590-93998-X Publisher: Scholastic Pub. Date: 01 April, 1997 Format: School & Library Binding Volumes: 1 List Price(USD): $19.95 |
Average Customer Rating: 4.85 (13 reviews)
Rating: 5
Summary: Beautiful Math, Eloquent Ethics
Comment: Demi sweeps us away with this story of a little girl whose quick thinking and knowlege of mathematics teaches a raja a lesson and saves her village.
This story touches on many levels, the first of which is the visual. A few of its glossy pages, each the quality of a fine color print, unfold to over two feet in length for the purpose of illustrating a mathematic principle that could never be explained as well only in words, no matter how many. It also serves up a well-told tale, set in India, that holds a child to the last. Finally, it offers lessons in generosity, keeping one's word, providing for the future, and helping the poor. "A Grain of Rice" is truly original, however, in the way that it brings all of these elements, particularly the mathematic and the humanitarian, together in one arrestingly beautiful book.
This would make a touching gift to anyone who enjoys Indian art and design or mathematics, regardless of age. It is also a perfect gift for a child as it is both aesthetically pleasing and educational--what parent could want more in a children's book?
Rating: 5
Summary: My daughter loves this book!
Comment: We checked this book out from the library 3 years ago when she was five. That year it was at the top of her Christmas wish list. Now three years later it is still one her favorite books. This book has a positive moral about greed and courage. It features a smart, courageous and generous female character who uses math to out whit a greedy raja. It also shows children that sharing and kindness are rewards in themselves. Plus the math lesson is fun and educational. What more could a parent ask for? We could ask for fantastic Indian art illustrations which the book is filled with. So this book does have it all. A positive moral, a brave heroine, an educational math lesson and wonderful vibrant illustrations.
Rating: 5
Summary: Wonderful Story!
Comment: Just wondering if anyone can give us all information on when this book will be available again. It is one of the best storys with the most beautiful pictures for young and old alike. It is a classic that will always be on top of my list!
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Title: The Empty Pot (An Owlet Book) by Demi ISBN: 0805049002 Publisher: Henry Holt & Company Pub. Date: 01 September, 1996 List Price(USD): $6.95 |
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Title: Liang and the Magic Paintbrush by Demi ISBN: 0805008012 Publisher: Henry Holt & Company Pub. Date: 01 June, 1988 List Price(USD): $6.95 |
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Title: Math Curse by Jon Scieszka, Lane Smith ISBN: 0670861944 Publisher: Viking Books Pub. Date: 01 October, 1995 List Price(USD): $16.99 |
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Title: The Greedy Triangle by Marilyn Burns, Gordon Silveria ISBN: 0590489917 Publisher: Scholastic Press Pub. Date: 01 March, 1995 List Price(USD): $16.95 |
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Title: Muhammad by Demi, Laleh Bakhtiar ISBN: 0689852649 Publisher: Margaret K. McElderry Books Pub. Date: 01 July, 2003 List Price(USD): $19.95 |
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