Books with title The Painted Chest

An old wooden chest lies buried in the mud. Who will unlock its secret?The Painted Chest is a story of hope, inspiration and the uniquely transformative power of music and art. It is for all those who truly believe that we cannot live by bread alone, and that the creation of "food for the soul and spirit" can only enhance and enrich our lives.The inhabitants of a small farming community are haunted by the memory of a famine long past. Each day they clear, plant, and harvest the land, leaving little time for anything else. Without play or the joy of creation, their lives have become sombre and colorless.One day, however, a young girl decides to act. Inspired by the dreams that will not leave her, and drawn by the discovery of a magical link to the past, Maddie changes her own life and the lives of everyone around her.

An old wooden chest lies buried in the mud. Who will unlock its secret? The Painted Chest is a story of hope, inspiration and the uniquely transformative power of music and art. It is for all those who truly believe that we cannot live by bread alone, and that the creation of "food for the soul and spirit" can only enhance and enrich our lives. The inhabitants of a small farming community are haunted by the memory of a famine long past. Each day they clear, plant, and harvest the land, leaving little time for anything else. Without play or the joy of creation, their lives have become sombre and colorless. One day, however, a young girl decides to act. Inspired by the dreams that will not leave her, and drawn by the discovery of a magical link to the past, Maddie changes her own life and the lives of everyone around her.

The Painted Chest is a story of hope and inspiration. A young girl with a dream leads those around her to a better life through the uniquely transformative power of music and art, showing them that "food" for the soul and spirit is just as important as nourishment for the body. "The days will all be long and cold, If you nourish body but not soul. There's more to life than flesh and bone, We cannot live by bread alone."

The Painted Chest is a story of hope and inspiration. A young girl with a dream leads those around her to a better life through the uniquely transformative power of music and art, showing them that "food" for the soul and spirit is just as important as nourishment for the body. "The days will all be long and cold, If you nourish body but not soul. There's more to life than flesh and bone, We cannot live by bread alone."

This delightful picture book, first published in 1930, was written for children as a beautiful evocation of an era of awakening American interest in Mexican art and culture but it will appeal to adults as well. The author first went to Mexico in 1927, when her husband, Dwight Morrow, was appointed American ambassador. The story is about a remarkable painted pig with a savings bank manner and a very stylish rosebud tail. The pig belongs to Pita, and is coveted by her younger brother, Pedro. Pancho, 'The Toymaker' in the market, promises to make another one, but between the promise and the delivery is a wonderful story-telling journey. The story was inspired by the extraordinary collection of Mexican toys created by the author's friend Rene d'Harnoncourt, who illustrated the book.