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Cargando... Cory and the Seventh Storypor Brian McLaren
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A beautifully illustrated children's book that shows us all how to find a new way forward in a world that can be scary for kids and adults alike, from the acclaimed author of Faith After Doubt and the beloved storyteller behind How Not to be Afraid Cory the raccoon and Cory's best friend Owl love their happy, peaceful village and want to keep it that way. But things begin to change for the worse when some of their neighbours, including Badger, Fox, and Weasel, become fierce and angry critters who fight and bully others in the village, driving away those who they deem "dirty and bad." It breaks Cory and Owl's hearts to see their village filled with anger, fear, and fighting -- but what can they do? A wise visitor named Switfhorse arrives and helps Cory and Owl understand six old stories that explain what is happening- The story of power to dominate, the story of striking back with fury and hate, the story of running to find a safe place, or pointing at others to shame and disgrace, or being stuck in self-pity for the pain we've been through, or of me having more Shiny Objects than you. Finally, Cory and Owl find a way to reunite all of the villagers through a new story-the seventh story-where the story is peace and the hero is love! Children and parents alike will delight in this hope-filled tale that teaches us how we can all extend peace, love, and laughter to everyone we meet. No se han encontrado descripciones de biblioteca. |
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Although the underlying messages of this story are the joys of harmony and strength in camaraderie, I was a little turned off by the negativity. There wasn’t sufficient balance to leave the reader with a satisfied, positive experience—especially if the reader/listener is a young child.
Too much yin, and not enough yang.
With that said, I did enjoy the characterizations of the animals—the sly fox, aggressive badger, swift horse, etc. I also loved the poetic meaning of the seventh story.
But the star of this book is the artwork. The full-page illustrations are expressive, engaging, and colorful. They provide great visuals, brilliantly showcasing the unity, rather than the discord. (If you were to view only the artwork, without knowing the story, you’d never imagine the fable focused so much on fighting, bullying, and unbalance.)
Author: Brian D. McLaren & Gareth Higgins
Illustrator: Heather Lynn Harris
Publisher: The Seventh Story
Target age: It is described as a children’s book for adults
Opening Line: There once was a young raccoon named Cory.
I received a review copy via the Speakeasy network.
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