The magic pear tree: a folk tale from China
By Rosie Dickins
When a magical pear tree appears, Shen’s own pears begin vanishing—who could be taking them?
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What is The magic pear tree: a folk tale from China about?
Shen has more pears than he could ever eat, but he refuses to share them with anyone. When a hungry beggar asks for just one pear, Shen sends him away empty-handed. Then a magical pear tree suddenly grows, bursting with delicious fruit for everyone to enjoy. As the villagers gather around the generous tree, Shen discovers that his own pears are mysteriously vanishing. This lively Chinese folk tale shows how kindness and sharing can bring happiness, while selfishness can lead to surprising consequences.
About the author
Rosie Dickins is a British author who has written lots of fun and interesting books for children. She enjoys making stories come alive and loves sharing amazing facts in her non-fiction books, like ‘The Usborne Art Book About Me’. Rosie hopes her books will inspire you to explore, learn and use your imagination.
Pages
48 pages
Reading age
Early Reader (5-8)
This edition
2009
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