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    3038 Hennepin Ave Minneapolis, MN
    612-822-4611

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Queen Mariella and the Fable of the Peony

Queen Mariella and the Fable of the Peony

Menconi, James Pasqual

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General Juvenile Fiction

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ISBN10: 1456739344
ISBN13: 9781456739348
Publisher: Authorhouse
Published: May 13 2011
Pages: 24
Weight: 0.18
Height: 0.06 Width: 8.50 Depth: 11.00
Language: English
The story of Queen Mariella and the Fable of the Peony is fictionalized tale of how ants help peonies blossom to be one of the prettiest and fullest flowers in the garden to herald the coming of spring. The text is written at a fourth grade readability (Frye's Readability) yet uses some challenging words to advance the young intermediate students' vocabulary. Use of Spanish words in the text introduce readers to a bi-cultural, bilingual world we all need to learn to appreciate. Consequently, it would be great for bilingual or bi-cultural experiences. Another goal of the text is to help children better understand the value of character education and the importance of a nurturing love for one another and to be courageous enough to stand up for it. It's colorful pictures of flowers also introduces children to the world of gardening.

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