The Sparrow and the Tortoise - Couverture souple

Gilmore, Randal

 
9781533366290: The Sparrow and the Tortoise

Synopsis

A thirsty sparrow searching for water to drink discovers the Mirror Pond at the base of Mt. Fuji in Japan. Will the pond's crystal clear water satisfy the sparrow's thirst? Or will something else become an even greater concern?

The Sparrow and the Tortoise is a thoughtful tale of a sparrow's journey to discover what is real and what is only a reflection. The sparrow finds answers to its questions when it flies to the Giant Buddha and then to Mt. Fuji, following the advice of a wise tortoise. What the sparrow learns at first only adds to its burden. But then, the sparrow's life is changed forever.

Entertaining for all ages. A conversation-starter in all languages as well. A companion ESL Conversation Lessons Resource is available for free by contacting the author through the author's Amazon page (find contact info by clicking on the author's blog).

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Présentation de l'éditeur

A thirsty sparrow searching for water to drink discovers the Mirror Pond at the base of Mt. Fuji in Japan. Will the pond's crystal clear water satisfy the sparrow's thirst? Or will something else become an even greater concern? The Sparrow and the Tortoise is a thoughtful tale of a sparrow's journey to discover what is real and what is only a reflection. The sparrow finds answers to its questions when it flies to the Giant Buddha and then to Mt. Fuji, following the advice of a wise tortoise. What the sparrow learns at first only adds to its burden. But then, the sparrow's life is changed forever. Entertaining for all ages. A conversation-starter in all languages as well. A companion ESL Conversation Lessons Resource is available for free by contacting the author through the author's Amazon page (find contact info by clicking on the author's blog).

Les informations fournies dans la section « A propos du livre » peuvent faire référence à une autre édition de ce titre.