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The Three Questions [Based on a story by Leo Tolstoy]
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| Part No: | 0439199964 |
| Manufacturer: | Scholastic Press |
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| Customer Rating: | 5.0 / 5.0 |
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- ISBN13: 9780439199964
- Condition: New
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Nikolai is a boy who believes that if he can find the answers to his three questions, he will always know how to be a good person. His friends--a heron, a monkey, and a dog--try to help, but to no avail, so he asks Leo, the wise old turtle. "When is the best time to do things? Who is the most important one? What is the right thing to do?" Leo doesn't answer directly, but by the end of Nikolai's visit, the boy has discovered the answers himself.
Award-winning illustrator Jon J Muth's lovely watercolors are the most appealing aspect of this book about compassion and living in the moment. The simple Zen-based profundity of the boy's philosophical exploration may escape young readers, but they will enjoy the tale of a child who, in doing good deeds (for a panda and her baby, no less!), finds inner peace. Muth based his story on a short story of the same title by Leo Tolstoy. (Ages 5 to 9) --Emilie Coulter
What is the best time to do things? Who is the most important one? What is the right thing to do? Nikolai knows that he wants to be the best person he can be, but often he is unsure if he is doing the right thing. So he goes to ask Leo, the wise turtle. When he arrives, the turtle is struggling to dig in his garden, and Nikolai rushes to help him. As he finishes work, a violent storm rolls in. Nikolai runs for Leo's cottage, but on his way, he hears cries for help from an injured panda. Nikolai brings her in from the cold, and then rushes back outside to rescue her baby too.
| The Three Questions | 2010-08-23 | 5 / 5 |
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| I loved this book. I was inspired to purchase the Leo Tolstoy book that it was taken from. Excellent illustrations. I have read it many times since purchasing it. |
| A Reshaping of Tolstoy's Short Story | 2010-07-10 | 5 / 5 |
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Themes: decisions, friendship
Content areas: Excellent read aloud for elementary school students. Reading- prediction, Writing- using a writers concept to create a new story, Art- visual expression, Guidance- kindness, respect
Muth has a unique way of bringing an odd assortment of creatures together to tell a tale. This particular tale, based on Leo Tolstoy's "Three Questions", brings a boy together with three unlikely friends (bird, monkey, dog). His friend's respond with rather self-centered answers. This pushes the boy to seek out the wise old turtle for the three answers. The answers are simple, yet profound. |
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Truth! Inspiring! Understanding! Loving every part of this book. 'The three questions' is a book that creates thought, motivation and creativity within children and adults alike. I love the way it portrays the animals as the boys friends and the deep thought that has gone into writing this story. The universal message is loving and nurturing for all readers! A lesson to take with you wherever you go. Loved it.
Isabella Gentilin. Author of 'Whispers of an Angel' |
| Beautiful images and story | 2010-03-27 | 5 / 5 |
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| I bought this for my niece and was really thrilled with the book. The artwork is so amazing and his interpretation of the Tolstoy story is wonderful. |
| Highly Recommend it! | 2010-01-30 | 5 / 5 |
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| I love this book - the message is beautiful! It is a beautiful spiritual lesson for children and a wonderful reminder for adults. |
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