Fables From The Garden by Leslie Ann Hayashi

Illustrator Kathleen Wong Bishop Children will delight in this charming collection of stories featuring plants and animals often seen in Hawaii's gardens. A lone orchid finds friendship among roses; a kind albatross teaches a young frog about the joy of discovery; two greedy mynahs learn about sharing; a lazy blue ginger is encouraged to blossom. As a good fable should, each of these wondrous tales offers a valuable lesson at the end -- but it's one that goes down with a smile. Here are ten stories from a Hawaiian garden that will entertain and guide young and old, all illustrated in brilliant watercolors. Recommended for ages 4 and up. Publisher : University of Hawaii Press (June 1, 1998) Language : English Hardcover : 40 pages ISBN-10 : 0824820363 ISBN-13 : 978-0824820367 Reading age : 4 - 8 years Grade level : Preschool - 4 Item Weight : 13.8 ounces Dimensions : 8.44 x 0.34 x 11.14 inches