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Hofmeyr, Dianne

The Stone: A Persian Legend of the Magi

26 pp. | Farrar | October, 1998 | Trade ISBN 0-374-37198-9 $$16.00
(3) K-3 Illustrated by Jude Daly. In this eloquently retold Christmas legend, brought from Persia by Marco Polo, the three magi offer their gifts to a young child, who gives them a mysterious box in return. Inside is a stone that bursts into flame, symbolizing the faith the people must have in the child's gift to humanity. The richly colored illustrations effectively combine wide open landscapes with delicate details. An author's note provides information about the story's origins.
Reviewer: Martha Sibert

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