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The Fisherman and His Wife


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No. of pages 32

Published: 2008

Great for age 3-10 years

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In "The Fisherman and His Wife" by Rachel Isadora, a humble fisherman discovers a magical flounder who grants wishes. Despite his initial contentment with a cozy life, his wife soon becomes increasingly dissatisfied with their simple existence. As she demands more luxurious possessions and status, the fish grants her wishes, but each time her greed grows, leading to unforeseen consequences. Ultimately, the wife's insatiable desire culminates in a final wish that results in their downfall, reminding readers of the dangers of ambition and the importance of appreciating what one already has. This cautionary tale emphasizes the value of humility and contentment. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

 

This book is the winner of numerous awards

This book is aimed at children in preschool-3rd grade.

This book has been graded for interest at 4-8 years.

There are 32 pages in this book. This book was published in 2008 by Penguin Putnam Inc .

RACHEL ISADORA is the creator of more than fifty books for children. She lives in New York City.

 

This book contains the following story:

The Fisherman and His Wife

"The Fisherman and His Wife" is a well-known German fairy tale collected by the Brothers Grimm. Here's a summary of the plot:

Once, there was a poor fisherman who lived in a small, rundown hut by the sea. One day, he caught a magical fish that spoke to him, claiming to be an enchanted prince. The fish begged the fisherman to release him back into the sea, promising to grant him any wish in return.

The fisherman, being a kind-hearted soul, released the fish without making a wish. When he returned home, he told his wife about the encounter. Intrigued, the fisherman's wife demanded that her husband return to the sea and ask the fish for a small cottage to replace their hut.

The fisherman complied, and when he made his wish, the magical fish granted it immediately. The couple moved into the cozy cottage, but the wife soon grew dissatisfied. She wanted more and more, making increasingly extravagant wishes.

With each wish, the fish granted her requests, transforming their cottage into a castle and fulfilling her desires for power and wealth. However, her greed knew no bounds. She demanded to be queen, then empress, and eventually even wanted to become ruler of the sun, moon, and stars.

The fisherman, troubled by his wife's insatiable greed, went to the sea once more. The fish, saddened by the woman's ungratefulness, granted the fisherman's wish and reversed all the previous wishes. When the fisherman returned home, he found their tiny, rundown hut restored, and his wife was once again content but humbled.

"The Fisherman and His Wife" serves as a cautionary tale about the consequences of greed and the importance of being content with what one has. It highlights the themes of humility, gratitude, and the dangers of never being satisfied with material wealth.

This book has been nominated for the following award:

Parents' Choice Award - Picture Book
This book was recognised in the Picture Book category by the Parents' Choice Award.

This book features the following character:

A Grimm Brother
This book features the character A Grimm Brother.