This is a book about lessons and the wisdom learned from them. This is a book of bite-sized stories which you will enjoy reading. The choices allegorical animals make are like ones we make and each has a consequence.
Life is a series of lessons, and using the wisdom learned from them, we evolve. Who we are today to a large degree is determined by the lessons we have or haven’t learned.Lessons learned --or not-- helps construct the compass that guides us in our daily lives.So perhaps it is a good idea to look closely at the phenomena of lessons, and a time honored way is through animal fables.
Excerpt
MR. COW AND THE MAYOR
One day, Mr. Cow brought his wife and ten of his children to the city during a carnival. They made a mess on the beautiful road. It cost the city hundreds of dollars in cleaning fees, so the mayor of Cowville banned Mr. Cow and his family from the city.
“I can’t believe the mayor banned me from Cowville,” said Mr. Cow. “He must have lost his mind. I am a good citizen. I pay my taxes just like everyone else, and I am entitled to have fun with my kids anytime I want to.”
“But, honey, we did make a mess,” said Mrs. Cow.
“That’s no excuse,” replied Mr. Cow. “I think he’s mad at me because I didn’t vote for him.”
Mr. Cow then got very angry because he could never see carnivals or his favorite soccer game again with his family in Cowville. So, he went out for revenge. One day, he waited for the mayor to go on vacation so he could really make a mess. Mr. Cow took a laxative and walked into town. Mr. Cow was all happy, thinking that he was messing up the beautiful road, when in fact he was messing up his own legs.
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Reviewed by Karen Wood
3/2/2009
What a innovative idea. I love that you can write your comments on the blank pages at end of each chapter. It's a good book for discussion. I notice that when discussing the book and the morals of the stories, other subjects and topics will come up.
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