{"product_id":"agathas-feather-bed-not-just-another-wild-goose-story-paperback","title":"Agatha's Feather Bed: Not Just Another Wild Goose Story - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eCarmen Agra Deedy\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eLaura L. Seeley\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA delightful twist on the O. Henry classic \"The Gift of the Magi,\" starring a weaver and six angry, naked geese. From award-winning author and storyteller Carmen Agra Deedy.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWhen children approach Agatha wanting to know the source of the beautiful fabrics in her weaving shop, she always recites a simple verse. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003e\"Everything comes from something, \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eNothing comes from nothing.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eJust like paper comes from trees, \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eAnd glass comes from sand, \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eAn answer comes from a question.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eAll you have to do is ask.\"\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAgatha spins yarn and weaves cloth like no other, and she's worked hard to sell enough wares to buy a brand new feather bed. However, when six angry, naked geese show up to get their feathers back, Agatha must reckon with how precious resources can be. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e best-selling author Carmen Agra Deedy puts a delightful twist on the O. Henry story \"The Gift of the Magi,\" reminding us of the delicate balance between our resources and responsibilities.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eCarmen 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. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eLaura 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 children's 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.\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 32\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.11 x 8.42 x 10.02 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e September 06, 1994\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAccelerated Reader:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuiz Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Agatha's Feather Bed: Not Just Another Wild Goose Story\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInterest Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lower Grades, K-3\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReading Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3.5\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePoint Value:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.5\u003c\/div\u003e\n                ","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51771551711520,"sku":"9781561450961","price":8.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/4aaa7cfda78fac2a200c332889fa9d2f.webp?v=1780388227","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/agathas-feather-bed-not-just-another-wild-goose-story-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}