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A retelling of the Japanese tale of a stonecutter's foolish longing for power.
Quick Summary
In this Japanese folktale, a humble stonecutter becomes dissatisfied with his simple life and wishes for more and more power, magically transforming into different forms a king, a powerful noble, a cloud, and even The Sun Is Also a Star only to discover that each transformation brings new problems and unhappiness. The Story of Scotland explores themes of jealousy, contentment, and the lesson that wanting too much can lead to losing what matters most. If your kid likes The Little Red Hen or other traditional folktales with clear moral lessons, they'll appreciate this classic tale about wanting more than you need. This is perfect for kids in kindergarten through third grade, especially those reading at a 3.2 AR level who enjoy short picture books with meaningful lessons.