Books with title The Greedy One

An unusual pet and one of Japan's traditional days are two factors that blend into the sort of story that supplements study units on foreign countries. ""The Greedy One"" is a cormorant. He is kept as a pet by Kenji, a young boy who lives in a rural village of Japan. When the cormorant got loose, he ate the fish that was being prepared for the celebration of Boys' Day which requires a carp kite on the flagpole of every home which has a son, as well as fish for the main meal. Because the fishermen's catches had been small, Kenji could not buy a replacement and he finally took The Greedy One out and used him as a fish retriever. This interesting fishing technique is thoroughly explored and explained as well as the rituals that attach to Boys' Day. The introduction of a blind boy, a friend of Kenji's, into the plot rather weakens it, momentarily dividing the interest and the emotional response without adding new facts to what could have been simply straightforward informational fiction. The illustrations are humorously drawn without cartoons and make excellent use of color.

"The Great One" is a revealing story of how generational history, family customs, and spiritual traditions have the power to produce a sustaining legacy of greatness throughout each generation. This beautifully illustrated book is told using the childlike behaviors of different dog breeds as the main and most valuable characters who seek to reconnect with community and divinity. This story provokes curiosity while sparking inspiration and intrigue in young readers, adolescents, and adults who want to understand the potential of sustaining tradition and memories. Gather the children and make this one of your family reads.

These Fables have been collected from stories told by European migrants. Most of these short stories reflect how the parents of these migrants lived back in their old country, before migrating around the World, and in a humorous way will show your children some of their culture. They are beautiful fables, as you’ll soon find out and always end with a moral.In this story, a hungry farm worker learns a lesson about stealing and truthfulness.

"The Great One" is a revealing story of how generational history, family customs, and spiritual traditions have the power to produce a sustaining legacy of greatness throughout each generation. This beautifully illustrated book is told using the childlike behaviors of different dog breeds as the main and most valuable characters who seek to reconnect with community and divinity. This story provokes curiosity while sparking inspiration and intrigue in young readers, adolescents, and adults who want to understand the potential of sustaining tradition and memories. Gather the children and make this one of your family reads.