Luba and the Wren

Informationen zum Autor Studying in the United States and Australia ! Patricia Polacco has earned an MFA and a PhD in art history! specializing in Russian and Greek painting! and iconographic history. She is a museum consultant on the restoration of icons. As a participant in many citizen-exchange programs for writers and illustrators! Ms. Polacco has traveled extensively in Russia as well as other former Soviet republics. She continues to support programs that encourage Russo-American friendships and understanding. She is also deeply involved in inner-city projects in the United States that promote the peaceful resolution of conflict and encourage art and literacy programs. The mother of a grown son and a daughter! she currently resides in Michigan! where she has a glorious old farm that was built during the time of Lincoln. Klappentext When Luba helps a frightened wren! it promises to grant all her wishes. But soon the things she wishes for make everyone unhappy in this story about the joys of simplicity and the danger of greed. Full-color illustrations. Zusammenfassung When Luba helps a frightened wren! it promises to grant all of her wishes. "I am content! I have no wish!" Luba says-at first. Then Luba's parents convince her to ask for a bigger house. After that! they want an estate! and later! they ask for a palace. With the granting of each wish Luba hopes her parents will be satisfied! but instead they only want more. Where will it end? This Russian version of The Fisherman and His Wife masterfully illustrates the rewards of simplicity and the dangers of greed. "Polacco's freely brushed watercolors are bright with decorative borders! richly patterned clothing! and exotic onion domes." ( Booklist )

Product details

• Authors: Patricia Polacco
• Assisted by: Patricia Polacco (Illustration)
• Publisher: Puffin USA
• Languages: English
• Age Recommendation: ages 4 to 8
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 01.02.2002
• EAN: 9780698119222
• ISBN: 978-0-698-11922-2
• Dimensions: 222 mm x 279 mm x 6 mm
• Subject: Social sciences, law, business > Ethnology > Folklore