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One Potato, Two Potatoby Cynthia DeFelice
Review-a-Day (What is Review-a-Day?)"Just like a good Pixar film, DeFelice weaves in ample humor that both kids and parents will enjoy, and her lively writing is underscored by Andrea U'Ren's comical pen-and-gouache illustrations....After reading One Potato, Two Potato, kids will gain a deeper sense of gratitude for their blessings. And as the holidays approach, they'll see that material possessions don't fully satisfy when the flurry of tinsel and torn wrapping paper has settled." Stephanie Cook Broadhurst, The Christian Science Monitor (read the entire CSM review) Synopses & ReviewsPublisher Comments:Mr. and Mrs. O'Grady are so poor they have just one of everything to share — one potato a day, one chair, one blanket full of holes, and one gold coin for a rainy day. After digging up the last potato in their patch, Mr. O'Grady comes upon a big black object. It's a pot — no ordinary pot, for what they soon discover is that whatever goes into it comes out doubled! Suddenly the O'Gradys aren't destitute anymore. But what they really long for is one friend apiece. Can the magic pot give them that?
This retelling of a Chinese folktale pays tribute to the author's Irish heritage, and to the joys of an old marriage, new friendships, and the impulse to share. Using pen and gouache, the artist shows the "simple" characters in all their winning complexity. Review:"With the irresistible rhythms of an Irish brogue, DeFelice (Old Granny and the Bean Thief) puts a sweet and thought-provoking spin on the classic tale of a magic pot that reaps abundance. Mr. and Mrs. O'Grady are so poor that they have only one chair, one candle, one tattered blanket and one ragged coat between them. 'They dug one potato from their little garden every day, called it breakfast, lunch, and supper, and considered themselves very lucky to have it.' U'Ren (Pugdog) draws the O'Gradys as gaunt yet big-hearted; an indomitable spirit dwells in their skinny bodies. But one thing gnaws at the O'Gradys: although they love each other very much, both yearn for a friend. Then one day, Mr. O'Grady digs up a magical pot that automatically doubles anything thrown into it. One potato transforms into two, two into four, and so on; the O'Grady's meager savings grow exponentially as well. But what the O'Gradys want most is the one thing money can't buy. When they discover they can duplicate themselves, their fondest wish is fulfilled and they re-bury the pot. As U'Ren shows the double O'Gradys arm and arm, DeFelice cannot resist a final pun on the phrase, 'Beside themselves with joy' — and after such satisfying storytelling, no one can deny her. Ages 4-8." Publishers Weekly (Copyright Reed Business Information, Inc.) Review:"Wonderfully funny and energetic." The Horn Book (Starred Review) Review:"A treat." Kirkus Reviews Review:"An entertaining tale." School Library Journal Review:"Whimsical." Booklist Review:"The homely sweetness of this deserving couple is ably captured in their ruddy complexions, shy, affable smiles, and gently unruly hair." The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books Synopsis:This retelling of a Chinese folk tale pays tribute to the author's Irish heritage, and to the joys of an old marriage, new friendships, and the impulse to share. Using pen and gouache, the artist shows the "simple" characters in all their winning complexity. Full color.
About the AuthorCynthia DeFelice is the author of many picture books and novels for children, including Old Granny and the Bean Thief. She lives in upstate New York.
Andrea U'Ren is the creator of Pugdog and Mary Smith, for which she received an IRA Children's Book Award. She lives in Portland, Oregon. What Our Readers Are SayingAdd a comment for a chance to win!
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