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"Long, long ago in the land of Viet-Nam," all the newly created animals were satisfied with their bodies--except for three unhappy one-legged ducks. Tired of being harassed by other animals and unable to find food efficiently, the ducks resolve to petition the Jade Emperor. On the advice of a goose, the ducks--who lack the courage and skill needed to reach the Celestial Palace--make an arduous journey to see the local village guardian spirit, hoping he will carry their letter. When they finally arrive at the dinh (village communal house), they overhear the guardian spirit demanding that three extra legs on an incense burner be removed at once. And when the guardian spirit refuses their request, the ducks offer to take the extra legs off his hands. They quickly exit, finding the solid gold legs a perfect match and helpful in determining their rightful place in the animal world. Remembering the guardian spirit's warning that the legs are valuable and could be stolen, the ducks begin tucking their new legs under their wings when they sleep. This is a sparkling pourquoi tale, smoothly retold. The perky, colorful paintings capture the characters and dilemmas of the ducks in a refreshing fashion. The author's note at the beginning should be shared with listeners before reading the story aloud. An excellent choice for story hour and a solid addition to folktale collections.
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- PublisherScholastic Inc.
- Publication date1993
- ISBN 10 0590456989
- ISBN 13 9780590456982
- BindingPaperback
- Edition number2
- Number of pages30
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