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The Stonecutter

by Demi · 1995

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In long-ago China, a stonecutter, who dreams of being rich, is granted his wish by an angel. But the greedy stonecutter continues to wish for more. Each time, the angel grants his wish—until one wish too many teaches him a valuable lesson. Demi's richly ornate illustrations perfectly complement her rendition of an old Chinese folk tale.

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folklorefolkloreMore like thisLess of thismyths and folkloremyths and folkloreMore like thisLess of thisfairy talefairy taleMore like thisLess of this
Setting
1990s1990sMore like thisLess of this
Audience
picture bookschildrens

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