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The rich man and the shoemaker
a fable
By Watts, Bernadette & La Fontaine, Jean de
Publishers Summary:
- ISBN
- 978-0-73581-676-3
- Publisher
- New York : North-South Books, c2002.
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School Library Journal
Reviewed on April 1, 2003
PreS-Gr 3 A rich merchant is annoyed and distracted by the songs of a poor but happy shoemaker, so he offers him gold to stop singing. After refusing twice, the shoemaker finally agrees to the bargain, but at a cost to himself, as his newly acquired wealth becomes a burden. For her version of the fable, Watts uses simple but memorable language ("-so rich he rolled in gold") paired with her characteristic...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
