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The Worry Stone
by Marianna Dengler
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9780873586429,
Hardcover,
Rising Moon,
1996
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Amanda took (the stone) & rubbed its surfaces with her fingertips as Grandfather had done. There were little hills & valleys, but no sharp edges. It was an irregular shape but so smooth it felt almost soft. "Folks say these stones have special powers," he said. "Powers?" Amanda could hardly contain herself. "What kind of powers?" Grandfather scratched his chin. "Well, folks say if you're troubled or worried...& if you rub the stone gently...the worry goes away." THE WORRY STONE is three beautiful tales woven together, the way human lives are connected despite distance & time. It pays homage to the Ojai Valley's first people, the Chumash Indians, & the power of folktales spoken aloud. It shows us how the stories of the past can join with the unfolding future, turning one lonely old woman & one lonely young boy into friends. Sybil Graber Gerig's luminous illustrations make this story unforgettable. "This is a story about stories, about wonders shared & understanding between generations. Read it & be comforted."--Eve Bunting, author of 1995 Caldecott Medal winner, Smoky Night.
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"Elegant, richly hued watercolors are coupled wit a moving, fluid story to create a book that will touch both the child and adult reader."
Synopses
When a small, serious boy joins Amanda on the park bench, she remembers that once she was small and serious too, but she had Grandfather--and his wonderful stories.
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