Bookverdict.com

PreS-Gr 3—A stunningly illustrated retelling of a Taoist tale from ancient China. Sivu is a talented stonecutter. People are amazed at what he can make from simple rocks. But he doesn't make much money from his craft and soon becomes bitter. While carving an elegant statue for a rich man, he wishes that he could be that rich man and suddenly, he b...Log In or Sign Up to Read More

An ancient Chinese Taoist parable, "The Stone Cutter," is here translated to a contemporary setting, one guesses South Africa. Sivu, a talented yet underpaid stonemason, is discontented with his lot. One day, while working on a statue for a wealthy businessman, Sivu finds himself envying the other man's power and wishes that he could be him. "Suddenly, mysteriously, and to his great surprise, he WAS the businessman. What a life!" The pattern is repeated as Sivu next envies an...Log In or Sign Up to Read More

"The Stone Cutter" parable is here translated to a contemporary setting, one guesses South Africa. Stonemason Sivu wishes he could...Log In or Sign Up to Read More