Un colchn de plumas para gata by Carmen Agra Deedy (English) Paperback Book

Description: Un colchn de plumas para gata by Carmen Agra Deedy, Laura L. Seeley When Agata buys a new feather bed and six angry naked geese show up to get their feathers back, the incident reminds her to think about where things come from. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description When children approach Agatha wanting to know the source of the beautiful fabrics in her weaving shop, she always recites a simple verse.Everything comes from something,Nothing comes from nothing.Just like paper comes from trees,And glass comes from sand,An answer comes from a question.All you have to do is ask.Perhaps Agatha forgets her own advice, for one night her pleasant sleep is disrupted by six cranky, cold, naked geese. They want to discuss the source of the feathers keeping her so warm in her brand new feather bed. In a delightful O. Henry-inspired ending, Agatha arrives at a solution that benefits them all.New York Times best-selling author Carmen Agra Deedy brings a delightful twist to the O. Henry story "The Gift of the Magi." Now available in Spanish, Agathas Feather Bed teaches readers to understand the delicate balance between our resources and responsibilities. Author Biography Carmen Agra Deedy is a New York Times best-selling author and renowned storyteller. Her books have received numerous awards and honors. Carmen has performed in many prestigious venues, but children are her favorite audience. Born in Havana, Cuba, she came to the United States as a refugee and like most immigrants sees the world from multiple perspectives. She lives in Georgia.Laura L. Seeley, a native of Andover, Massachusetts, holds a degree in fine arts from the Rochester Institute of Technology. She has written and illustrated numerous childrens books, including the New York Times bestseller The Boy of Steel. Her artwork is available in galleries and private collections across the country. She lives in California. Review "This finely crafted collection abounds with information and whimsy. It also teems with puns and wordplay. . . . A ducky book."—Publishers Weekly"Offbeat, provocative, well crafted."—Kirkus Reviews Review Text "This finely crafted collection abounds with information and whimsy. It also teems with puns and wordplay.... A ducky book." -- Publishers Weekly "Offbeat, provocative, well crafted." -- Kirkus Reviews Review Quote "This finely crafted collection abounds with information and whimsy. It also teems with puns and wordplay.... A ducky book." Details ISBN1561454044 Author Laura L. Seeley Short Title COLCHON DE PLUMAS PARA AGA Edition Description Revised Language English ISBN-10 1561454044 ISBN-13 9781561454044 Media Book Format Paperback Year 2007 DEWEY E Residence Tucker, GA, US Pages 32 Illustrator Laura L. Seeley DOI 10.1604/9781561454044 Imprint Peachtree Publishers Place of Publication Atlanta, GA Country of Publication United States AU Release Date 2007-09-04 NZ Release Date 2007-09-04 US Release Date 2007-09-04 UK Release Date 2007-09-04 Birth 1932 Death 1966 Affiliation Georgia Institute of Technology Position Kranzberg Professor Qualifications Ph.D. Audience Age 4-8 Publisher Peachtree Publishers,U.S. Publication Date 2007-09-04 Audience Children / Juvenile We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:141745507;

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