{"product_id":"9780744039504","title":"Once Upon A Time... there was an Old Woman","description":"\u003cb\u003eDiscover the Chinese fairy tale about the woman and the water pots! This popular folktale teaches children to value their unique qualities. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIntroduce kids to the fascinating story of a popular myth about the woman who saw the good a leaking pot brings to the world. This emotions book for kids explores individuality, and how each of us brings something important to society.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eOnce Upon a Time… There was an Old Woman \u003c\/i\u003ehas a lively story that teaches children emotional intelligence. Inside, you’ll find:\u003c\/b\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e   • Beautiful, vibrant illustrations by Maja Andersen that bring the story to life. \u003cbr\u003e   • Simple text that is ideal for reading aloud and for bedtime. \u003cbr\u003e   • A reference section at the end of the book that explains the cultural history behind each story.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Each morning a very old woman picks up her two pots and collects water by the river. On her way home, she loses water because her one pot is leaking! The pot feels very bad about letting the woman down. But, she sees the good the leaking pot brings to the world. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIllustrator Maja Andersen has beautifully crafted the images in this book to draw young children into the story and capture their imaginations. The tale of the old woman who carried the waterpots introduces children to a lesser-known myth and teaches them self-worth and self-love.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe magic of storytelling has been known to cultures since the dawn of time! Imagine children like your own huddled up to hear about the fascinating world around them and learn about life through storytelling. Other books in this series include \u003ci\u003eOnce Upon a Time... There was a Little Bird, Once Upon a Time... There was a Thirsty Frog \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eOnce Upon a Time... There was a Greedy King\u003c\/i\u003e.","brand":"DK","offers":[{"title":"DK |  Board book  |  2021-11-30","offer_id":44151793090815,"sku":"9780744039504","price":12.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0329\/9075\/7001\/products\/BNCImageAPI_c9ea7532-07d1-4cf7-8ab4-08be50627424.jpg?v=1637869188","url":"https:\/\/riverbookshop.com\/products\/9780744039504","provider":"River Bookshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}