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Parenting Picks: The Stonecutter

 The Stonecutter & The Prince

Occasionally, I come across a book that is calling to have some visuals created.
These books usually are favourites that will be read over and over again.
The Stonecutter falls beautifully into that category!

It's an old Chinese folktale http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Stonecutter about a Stonecutter who seeks to be more powerful and has his wishes granted. At every turn, he realizes that someone or thing is still more powerful than he. 
It's messages are plentiful and this version by Gerald McDermott http://www.amazon.com/The-Stonecutter-Japanese-Picture-Puffin/dp/0140502890 with simple collage characters, encourage readers to examine the underlying story.
Demi Demi, who writes and creates brilliant illustrations for various Asian folktales, has also printed The Stonecutter http://www.amazon.ca/The-Stonecutter-Chinese-DEMI/dp/0517598647
A version of the story can be read here, as written in Bejamin Hoff's, 'The Tao of Pooh' http://www.sapphyr.net/largegems/stonecutter.htm


 The Sun
Our visuals are made of felt and kept with the simple collage theme of McDermott's art.
By creating symbols for the characters and forces of nature, we can practice story-sequencing.
This supports O's ability to recall the story in order and it's far more fun than those old comprehension booklets we used to have in school!

 The Clouds

 The Mountains

The Stonecutter

EXPAND ON STORY VISUALS
Other book favourites that are enhanced by felt visuals...
(this is great for mapping skills and season themes)
(math, art, imagination!)
(Baby C loves looking for the hiding birdie that we clip all over the house!)
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