Phileas's Fortune: A Story About Self-Expression

De Lestrade, Agnès; Docampo, Valeria

ISBN 10: 1433807904 / ISBN 13: 9781433807909

Verlag: Magination Press, 2010

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Bibliografische Details

• Titel: Phileas's Fortune: A Story About Self-Expression
• Verlag: Magination Press
• Erscheinungsjahr: 2010
• Sprache: Englisch
• ISBN-10: 1433807904
• ISBN-13: 9781433807909
• Einband: Hardcover
• Illustrator: Docampo, Valeria
• Zustand: good

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Inhaltsangabe

Nautilus Gold Award Winner, Children's Illustrated

Cherry…Ruby…Chimes. How can such simple words mean so much?

Phileas’ Fortune is a book about values, about the important things we want our children to learn: what really matters in life. This book is unique because its lessons sit softly on the beauty of the text and illustrations in a story about the power of words and self-expression.  On one level, it is a poetic evocation of how “less is more” and how what is in a child’s heart is more valuable than anything money can buy. Phileas demonstrates that heartfelt communication and human openness is more meaningful than showing off or bullying.  Values education is most effective at younger ages and this book speaks to the young child directly and simply, without lecture.  On its deeper level, therefore, Phileas’ Fortune is about positive developmental characteristics we can teach our children -- of caring for others, of being honest, of being modest.

Phileas's Fortune is a sweet tale that reveals the power of words and of caring for others, of being honest and modest. What Phileas says is not nearly as important as how he says it. When Phileas expresses his love for Cybele, his humble words carry more weight than the more expensive, fancy words of a rich bully. And in the end, when Phileas expresses himself with sincerity and heart, Phileas finds more fortune than money could ever buy.

Über die Autorin bzw. den Autor

Agnès de Lestrade loves to write stories. She has published more than 20 books. Her book Mes yeux menthe à l'eau was a finalist for the 2008 Tam-Tam Award. Follow her on Facebook: @agnes.delestrade.

Valeria Docampo's inspiration for her art is rooted in everyday life: the eyes of a dog, the shape of a tree, the sound of rainfall, and the aromas of breakfast. Born in Buenos Aires, Argentina, she studied fine arts and graphic design at the University of Buenos Aires. She has illustrated several books for children, including Cinderstella and Phileas's Fortune. Visit www.valeriadocampo.com and follow on Facebook: @ValeriaDocampoOfficial