Type of bind: Paperback
EAN num: 9780689823817
ISBN number: 0689823819
Label: Aladdin
Manufacturer: Aladdin
Quantity: 1
Page Count: 40
Printing Date: April 01, 1999
Publishing house: Aladdin
Age index: Ages 4-8
Sale Popularity Level: 1676985
Studio: Aladdin
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Once, not so long ago, in the hills past the hollow, there lived a wise woman...
The wise woman is so wise that people come from far and wide to learn the secret of her wisdom. 'You will have to discover it for yourselves,' she tells them. So they search and search, but there is nothing to be found! Is something strange going on? Perhaps the old woman is nothing but a mischief maker! Only one little girl named Jenny lags behind, her lingering eyes noticing things that the others don't. Will Jenny discover the secret that everyone else has missed? Acclaimed author Eve Merriam has written a wise and wonderful tale that speaks to the child in each of us.
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I just recently attended a reading workshop hosted by famous reading researcher, Yetta Goodman. I was enchanted and moved when she read this to us, 75 teachers. The magical text, along with the beautiful illustrations celebrate every child's need for curiosity and day dreaming! A must have for any children's library collection!
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I recently read "The Wise Woman and Her Secret" after talking to our school children about the art of "wondering". We are often told new information by others, however, it is more important that we gain new knowledge by way of our own wondering. Eve Merriam helps us to gain an appreciation for this art by telling this beautiful story. Those who rush through life don't get the chance to wonder. Those who slow down and pick up pennies, or seashells find lots to wonder about and even more to learn. The old woman and the young girl have this gift. One knows that it is a gift and not really a secret, while the other simply enjoys herself and the world around her. Every child and parent should read this story. It will help to pave the way towards a successful life-long learning experience for both.
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