Published: 1997
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"The Magic Porridge Pot" is a delightful tale about a poor girl and her mother who discover a magical pot that cooks endless porridge. At first, the pot brings joy and sustenance, allowing them to share food with their community. However, when the girl forgets the magic words to stop the pot, it overflows and creates a chaotic situation in the village. The story imparts lessons about gratitude, responsibility, and the importance of knowing how to manage good fortune. With enchanting illustrations and a captivating narrative, it captivates young readers while delivering valuable life lessons. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].
This book is part of a book series called Puffin Easy-To-Read Classic .
This book was published in 1997 by Penguin Books Australia .
* Harriet Ziefert is a major force in children's publishing and has worked with some of the finest artists in the world. Her books are favourites with children, parents, teachers, librarians and booksellers. Emily Bolam studied at Brighton College of Art (1987-1990). She has illustrated many successful titles for Campbell Books.
This book contains the following story:
The Magic Porridge Pot
A poor, hungry little girl is given a magic pot that can produce porridge from nowhere. To call the pot into action she must say ‘Cook little pot cook’, and to stop it cooking ‘Stop little pot stop’. One day the little girl’s mother asks the pot to make her some porridge but then forgets to stop it cooking. Someone must say the magic words before the whole town is submerged in a sea of porridge.
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