Why the Oyster Has the Pearl

by Johnette Downing

"Like a Greek myth, Johnette Downing's charming tale highlights the dangers of greed and the rewards of generosity."
-George Rodrigue, artist

"Johnette Downing's vibrant storytelling makes every book a celebration between covers."
-Cher 1/2 Coen, Louisiana author and journalist

"Take what you need and leave the rest," is the refrain of this original trickster tale. In the old days, all of the world's wealth was kept by the Oyster...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1455614602
• ISBN13: 9781455614608
• Release Date: September 2011
• Publisher: Pelican Publishing Company
• Length: 32 Pages
• Weight: 0.55 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 8.7" x 11.0"
• Age Range: 5 to 8 years
• Grade Range: Preschool to Grade 3