Bibliograph

The stonecutter, a folk tale from Japan, retold by Lynne Benton ; illustrated by Lee Cosgrove

Type

Label

The stonecutter, a folk tale from Japan, retold by Lynne Benton ; illustrated by Lee Cosgrove

Language

eng

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

no index present

Literary Form

fiction

Main title

The stonecutter

Oclc number

434563209

Responsibility statement

retold by Lynne Benton ; illustrated by Lee Cosgrove

Series statement

Usborne first reading. Level two

Sub title

a folk tale from Japan

Summary

FAIRY TALES, FOLK TALES, FABLES, MAGICAL TALES & TRADITIONAL STORIES. This is a new title in the fantastic "First Reading" series, part of the "Usborne Reading Programme". It is based on a traditional Japanese folktale. It is aimed at children who are beginning to read. The Stonecutter spends his days cutting stone from a mountain, wishing he was rich - but when he is heard by a mountain spirit who grants his wish, he soon realises that there is more to life than money. Every title in this series has clear and compelling text that allows children to build their burgeoning reading skills and is accompanied by charming and highly appealing illustrations. Ages 6+

Target audience

primary

resource.variantTitle

Stone cutter

Classification