Tales of Wisdom and Wonder

Tales of Wisdom and Wonder - I wanted to get this reviewed because it is part of the Winter Sale. The hardcover is just $13.99 (reg. $19.99) through February 2. This book is also available with a story CD (although not as part of the sale).

Lissie just got this book for Christmas from her big sister Ariana. I let Ariana choose whatever books she wanted out of my stock, and I really wasn't sure what my 3 year old would think of it, but I am happy to report that she loves it. My 15 year old loves it too. The other night, my husband, who usually reads bedtime stories to Lissie was busy, and Ariana offered to read to her. She chose this book and I kind of thought "oh no, how long will this last?" because they never like the same books, but a few minutes later when my husband went up to check on them, Lissie was sound asleep. It was adorable, and will probably never happen again. If I was a better blogger I'd have taken a picture (and if knew where the cameras were; we were still unpacking from Christmas).

This anthology contains 7 tales retold by Hugh Lupton and illustrated by Niamh Sharkey. Lissie's favorite is Monkey and Papa God which is a Haitian tale of monkey who overhears a woman who has spilled her pot of honey asking Papa God why he sends her so much misery. The monkey eats the honey after she leaves and goes to ask Papa God for more of the delicious "misery". Papa God fulfills the monkey's request, but not in the way the monkey was expecting!