The Girl Who Wore Too Much: A Folktale From Thailand
Author:
Illustrator:
Margaret Read MacDonald With Thai text by Supaporn Vathanaprida
Yvonne LeBrun Davis
Aree is so proud of all the dresses and jewels her parents have lavished on her. She decides to wear all of her fancy clothes to the dance. She collapses en route and learns her lesson. Based on a story said to be true from N.E. Thailand.
The Thai language text for the story runs across the bottom of each page in an attractive border design.
Categories
Children's Books: Picture Books
Story origins: Thailand
Children's Books: Activities suggested for books
Languages
Languages: Thai
Editions
Hardcover
1998
August House
32 pages
0-87483-503-8
Quotes
Art and narrative create an appealing blend of ancient and contemporary wisdom
School Library Journal
Art and narrative create an appealing blend of ancient and contemporary wisdom.
School Library Journal , July 98, Margaret Chang
This story is a showcase for the excellent and vibrant illusrations
Christian Librarian
brightly illustrated in contemporary Pu-Thai silk colors
Bilingual Books for Children
A bonus for storytellers is a description of techniques the author uses to enhance the enjoyment of her young audiences when she performs the story for them
Multicultural Review
Awards
Notable Children's Trade Book in the Field of Social Studies.
New York Public Library 100 Books for Sharing
2001
Elementary School Library Collection, 22nd ed
Childrens' Catalog 19th ed.
Parent Council Outstanding Book
Best Books for Children 7th ed.
Bowker Best Books for Children
2002
Children's Book Council Showcase
2000