One Potato, Two Potato

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Mr. and Mrs. O’Grady are so poor they have just one of everything to share – one potato a day, one chair, one blanket full of holes, and one gold coin for a rainy day. After digging up the last potato in their patch, Mr. O’Grady comes upon a big black object. It’s a pot – no ordinary pot, for what they soon discover is that whatever goes into it comes out doubled! Suddenly the O’Gradys aren’t destitute anymore. But what they really long for is one friend apiece. Can the magic pot give them that?

This retelling of a Chinese folktale pays tribute to the author’s Irish heritage, and to the joys of an old marriage, new friendships, and the impulse to share. Using pen and gouache, the artist shows the “simple” characters in all their winning complexity.

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A fun book to read and re-read time and time again........2007-01-15

I really enjoyed this book. The story sounded a lot like one I had heard as a kid many years ago, but this one was different. It had a sweeter ending. It is 30 pages long with pretty good text and very good illustrations.

The story is about an old husband-wife farming team who is poor and frugal. One day when their food supply was about to run out they found a large magical iron pot buried on their land which duplicates whatever is put into it. They put some necessaries in the pot and some money - out came twice as much as was put in. The most interesting thing was that the pot worked on people just as it did on things.

I probably would have liked the book better if the main characters had not been so poor and simple. I did not see the point in it. But they seemed like such nice people. 5 stars!

One Potato, Two Potato.......2007-01-10

This is a sweet story of love and caring with a surprising magical element. The illustrations by Andrea U'Ren support and carry the story beautifully. A delightful book!

An unexpected largess and dilemma........2006-10-08

Mr. and Mrs. O'Grady dirt poor and have to share all their raggedy belongings - one potato a day, one blanket, etc. Yet all they want in life is one friend apiece, so when a magic pot unearthed in the garden produces double of everything, their wishes seem to come true - or do they? Andrea U'Ren's drawings are a fun accompaniment to an unexpected largess and dilemma.

Another winner from DeFelice!.......2006-08-14

One Potato, Two Potato is exactly the kind of book I love using with my students! It pulls them in and keeps them guessing and excited til the end. I always know Mrs. DeFelice's picture books are kid friendly and fun to share!

City Mouse-country Mouse And Two More Mouse Tales From Aesop (An Easy-to-Read Folktale)

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I liked it.

City Mouse-country Mouse And Two More Mouse Tales From Aesop (An Easy-to-Read Folktale)

Manufacturer: Scholastic Paperbacks
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Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 0590411551

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I liked it........1997-07-25

Of course, I was 4 at the time. I later read this book for a public speaking class in high school, and I was surprised at how well it all held up. A great introduction to the fables that really appeals to former kids like me, and the real ones, too

Sleeping Partners: Cracker and Micky : Two Dogs With a Tale

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Sleeping Partners: Cracker and Micky : Two Dogs With a Tale
Cecil Aldin
Manufacturer: Souvenir Press
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Binding: Hardcover

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ASIN: 0285635921

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Cracker was a very special dog. The white bull terrier, with a black spot over one eye and a comical disposition, became the most famous canine model in the world because he was the bosom pal and leading professional model of illustrator Cecil Aldin. In Aldin's studio, Cracker found his book companion and "straight man" Micky, who was generally to be seen stretched on a sofa. The pair became sleeping partners; hence the title of a series of drawings made over many months and published in book form, with no text except for one-word captions under each picture.

Two Bear Cubs: A Miwok Legend from California's Yosemite Valley

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No big deal
A great California Indian tale

Two Bear Cubs: A Miwok Legend from California's Yosemite Valley
Robert D. San Souci
Manufacturer: Yosemite Association
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover

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ASIN: 0939666871

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No big deal.......2007-02-10

The illustrations are the best part of this book, and one (at least) has been made into a beautiful poster for Yosemite Park. But the supposed Indian legend lacked for me the charm of a mythical tale told well. The child in me was not fascinated by the story. I bought it because someone gave me the poster, which I framed; I like the poster better than the book.

A great California Indian tale.......2000-12-13

As a fourth grade teacher in California, I have the pleasure of teaching California history. This book is a great retelling of an old Miwok Indian legend set in Yosemite Valley. Locals, Robert and Daniel San Souci write and illustrate a fun story that tells of the formation of El Capitan in Yosemite. It also teaches that each individual, regardless of size can make a difference. At the end of the book is information on the Miwok tribe and a helpful list of related readings and web sites. The students love the book and it is a fun way to present a California tribe's legend.

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A Tale of Two Countries:
Raymonde Kenyon
Manufacturer: Xlibris Corporation
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Binding: Paperback

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A TALE OF TWO COUNTRIES is the story of a young French girl, Raymonde Kenyon, who was born and lived in France during the supercharged events of WWII. Her second country is the United States, where she married a US.Army officer and has lived an eventful second life.

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The Love of Two Stars: A Korean Legend
Janie Jaehyun Park
Manufacturer: Groundwood Books
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Binding: Hardcover

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ASIN: 0888996721

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In this ancient Korean folktale, Kyonu and Jingnyo, a farmer and a weaver, live in a kingdom in the starry sky. They fall in love the moment they meet, forgetting all about the cattle to care for and the cloth to be made. This angers the king of the starry realm, who separates them and tells them that they can meet in the Milky Way once a year, on the seventh day of the seventh month. But when the time finally arrives, Kyonu and Jingnyo cannot make it across the river of stars to be together. Their tears of sorrow cause endless rain upon the Earth until the magpies and crows think of a way to help them.

Janie Jaehyn Park's brilliant illustrations gorgeously illuminate this charming traditional folktale.

Uncle Bill: A Tale of Two Kids and a Cowboy (The Tumbleweed Series)

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Question and answer session

Uncle Bill: A Tale of Two Kids and a Cowboy (The Tumbleweed Series)
Will James
Manufacturer: Mountain Press Publishing Company
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Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 087842380X

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Question and answer session.......2004-04-01

In his preface, James explains that his reason for writing this book was to answer the "many questions and of the kind that's been asked of me often." Although packaged in the guise of a story, UNCLE BILL manages to be little more than a question and answer book-and only slightly more entertaining.

The premise is simple: two city children, Scootie and Kip Powers, come west to visit their cattleman uncle for a summer. Their uncle, being busy with ranch affairs, turns the kids over to an old cowpuncher known as "Uncle Bill" (no relation). Uncle Bill hauls the kids all across the range, teaching them to ride, rope, and take care of themselves. Although a few of Uncle Bill's stories are amusing, his unending instructive speeches have a decidedly didactic feel.

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Little Chu wants to defend his family and protect the village from bandits. He apprentices with Master Li, the greatest teacher of the sword in all of China -- and finds that having the skill means he'll never have to use it.

When the Emperor sees Mu Chi's magnificent mural, he decrees that the painter's reward shall be death. After all, no one but the Emperor should own such a perfect painting. Wielding the power of art, Mu Chi is able to find a way out of his dilemma.

These two stories about masters of their arts are retold and illustrated by Caldecott Medalist Alice Provensen, a master artist in her own right. Readers and listeners will be enchanted by the humor and irrepressible spirit with which these characters take on obstacles and triumph over them.

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Light and Magical.......2006-05-18

Light and magical book bringing eternal human values in a way accessible to children.

The stories are imbued with magic that engages the imagination of children and adults alike.

Two simple stories for one..........2005-04-09

This is the kind of book I enjoyed as a child and still find delightful as an adult. Two simple stories, funny yet with a message, great for kids. The drawings splash across the pages in full color, with animals, bandits, and landscapes that make the text come to life.

A Tale of Two Frogs (Story Cove: a World of Stories)

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A Tale of Two Frogs (Story Cove: a World of Stories)
Martha Hamilton
Manufacturer: August House
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Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 0874838126

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In this story from Russia, two frog sisters learn the truth of that old saying, It ain't over 'til it's over, or, The opera isn't over until the fat frog sinks. Martha and Mitch, the team that brought us The Hidden Feast and Noodlehead Stories, put their noodles together to bring us this delightful tale of exploration and perseverance.

Twenty Two Splendid Tales to Tell from Around the World (American Storytelling)

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Twenty-Two Splendid Tales to Tell From Around the World

Twenty Two Splendid Tales to Tell from Around the World (American Storytelling)
Pleasant Despain
Manufacturer: August House Publishers
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Thirty-Three Multicultural Tales to Tell (American Storytelling)

ASIN: 0874833418

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Twenty-Two Splendid Tales to Tell From Around the World.......2000-09-13

I've used both volumes, One and Two, in the classroom for a number of years. Actually, I've worn out two sets and am using the third. Brief tellings of traditional tales that work great for listening rewards and creative writing exercises. I discovered DeSpain's works with these books and have successfully used everything he has written since.

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The Kentucky-born son of a Baptist preacher, with an early tendency toward racial prejudice, Supreme Court Justice Wiley Rutledge (1894-1949) became one of the Court's leading liberal activists and an early supporter of racial equality, free speech, and church-state separation. Drawing on more than 160 interviews, John M. Ferren provides a valuable analysis of Rutledge's life and judicial decisionmaking and offers the most comprehensive explanation to date for the Supreme Court nominations of Rutledge, Felix Frankfurter, and William O. Douglas.

Rutledge was known for his compassion and fairness. He opposed discrimination based on gender and poverty and pressed for expanded rights to counsel, due process, and federal review of state criminal convictions. During his brief tenure on the Court (he died following a stroke at age fifty-five), he contributed significantly to enhancing civil liberties and the rights of naturalized citizens and criminal defendants, became the Court's most coherent expositor of the commerce clause, and dissented powerfully from military commission convictions of Japanese generals after World War II. Through an examination of Rutledge's life, Ferren highlights the development of American common law and legal education, the growth of the legal profession and related institutions, and the evolution of the American court system, including the politics of judicial selection.

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A Little Prejudiced...........2007-04-10

For anyone with an interest in law or history this is a great read. Justice Rutledge was my grandfather's first cousin -- thus the initial reason I bought the book. Unfortunately the dust jacket was crinkled upon arrival so I'll have to send it back for a new copy.

Author & subject both "salt of the earth".......2005-01-18

As the folks at Amazon could tell you, I read many novels and very few biographies. I am a corporate lawyer, and have not practiced constitutional law since I clerked for Judge Ferren, the author of this Rutledge bio, more than 20 years ago. I picked up this book because of my connection to the author, but I stuck with it for other reasons. First, the writing is elegant and precise; it is a very readable book. The book tells the story of a good man (and very good lawyer/dean/judge) who is concerned with doing his job right, respected others, was respected by others in return, and achieved great things -- what an encouraging, uncynical story! (Not dissimilar to the author's own story, a fact that creates an extra richness of texture in this book, especially in its descriptions of the life of an appellate judge.) In addition, the constitutional issues that the Court dealt with during WWII and the immediate post-war era remain fascinating -- and very timely. These issues are made understandable to nonexperts without being oversimplified. I learned a lot, and greatly enjoyed the process.

A Fine Biography of a Neglected Justice.......2004-12-15

At long last, thanks to Judge Ferren, we have a complete biography of Justice Wiley Rutledge. While Rutledge is not much remembered today, and his tenure on the Supreme Court was relatively brief (1943-49), his significance merits more attention than he has received. Judge Ferren employs a completely different approach than the only other biography of the Justice, Harper's "Justice Rutledge and the Bright Constellation" (1965). Harper focused almost exclusively upon Justice Rutledge's decisions. Judge Ferren does not get Rutledge on the court until page 222 (out of 548). While one might conclude that perhaps too much detail occupies the pre-Court discussion, I can't think of another judicial biography that so effectively affords one a feeling of becoming so intimately familiar with its subject. This initial section is particularly effective in discussing the political maneuvering that accompanied filling several vacancies on the Court, including Rutledge's. The book's central focus, Rutledge on the Court, is very well developed. Judge Ferren not only brings his own insight into the judicial process to his analysis, but discusses some unique aspects as well, such as Rutledge's habit of asking trusted law faculty members their opinions on issues before the court, and Rutledge's exhaustive preparation for writing opinions. The book also adds to our understanding of the personal interplay in that most bombastic of Supreme Courts, that chaired by Chief Justice Stone. Interspersed with the discussion of Court cases is additional biographical material relating to the Justice. Finally, the underlying research is simply awesome--truly a labor of love. While it is a very long book, if you are interested in Justice Rutledge or his period on the Court, it makes for indispensable reading.

Salt of the Earth, Conscience of the Court: The Story of Justice Wiley Rutledge.(Book Review): An article from: Journal of Southern History

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Salt of the Earth, Conscience of the Court: The Story of Justice Wiley Rutledge.(Book Review): An article from: Journal of Southern History
William Pannill
Manufacturer: Southern Historical Association
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Digital
ASIN: B000B7OLD4
Release Date: 2005-08-30

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This digital document is an article from Journal of Southern History, published by Southern Historical Association on August 1, 2005. The length of the article is 813 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: Salt of the Earth, Conscience of the Court: The Story of Justice Wiley Rutledge.(Book Review)
Author: William Pannill
Publication: Journal of Southern History (Magazine/Journal)
Date: August 1, 2005
Publisher: Southern Historical Association
Volume: 71 Issue: 3 Page: 730(3)

Article Type: Book Review

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