Monkey For Sale
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| Rating | : | 4.65 (749 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0374350175 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 32 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2013-09-07 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Delicate etchings in luxurious jungle hues trace the two girls' efforts to orchestrate a chain of trades to save the monkey just in time. Copyright 2002 Reed Business Information, Inc. From Publishers Weekly In the follow-up to Monkey Sunday, Monkey for Sale by Sanna Stanley, young Luzolo is back and, together with her friend Kiese, she arranges to free a monkey captured by a greedy vendor at the market.
"A Kid-Centered Visit to the Democratic Republic of Congo" according to Leslie A. Bulion. This Congolese market story introduces children to a village where peoples' lives are intertwined and their talents and services contribute to village life. The cause and effect trading process challenges children to follow sequence in an inventive and entertaining way as they ponde. Andrea Simon said An Enchanting Tale. A delightful, engaging story that not only entertains but teaches children about the value of a true gift and about the lives of those from different cultures. The colorful illustrations are beautifully rendered and produced by a unique process.. Beautiful images The pictures are beautiful, vibrant. Quietly raucous story of commerce in a simpler place. Story is a little complex for 6 yr olds, maybe better for 8-9.
Then she and her friend Kiese discover that Mama Lusufu has a wild monkey for sale. It's market day in a Congolese village!It's market day in Luzolo's village, and she has a five-franc coin to spend. Her parents tell her on market day, "No one gets something for nothing." She must choose wisely, they say, and bargain for a fair price. Luzolo's mother wants four tin cups, and the tin cup salesman wants a basket for his wife With etchings combined with vibrant collage, Sanna Stanley tells a lively story about two friends who embark on an elaborate chain of barter and bargaining to rescue a monkey.. They offer to trade their new purchases for the monkey, but Mama Lusufu has her eye on a new water jug made by Kiese's mother, who in turn wants a piece of embroidery made by Luzolo's mother