Oscar Wilde

The Happy Prince Oscar Wilde

Brief Description: While flying to a warmer climate, a little swallow stops to rest in the great city. His short stay is extended, however, when he takes refuge at, and then makes friends with, the golden statue of The Happy Prince. From high atop his pedestal in the city park The Happy Prince has a bird's-eye view of the sufferings of the people of the city. But, he is powerless to do anything. When the Prince entreats his new friend to stay and help him, a lesson in kindness and caring is in store for the little bird.< P>Beloved since its original publication in 1888, this Oscar Wilde fairy tale is now set against a modern-day backdrop and written for young readers. Stunning, evocative paintings, along with a masterful retelling, breathe new life and meaning into this classic story of mindfulness and compassion for others. An excellent vehicle for character education programming, educators will find this story a valuable addition to their libraries.< P>One dollar from the sale of each < I>Happy Prince< book will be donated to HELP USA. Founded in 1986, HELP USA empowers the homeless and others in need to become and remain self-reliant. Through the development of quality housing with on-site support services HELP USA provides resources, including job training and placement, to enable its residents to become independent and productive. For more information see < a href = "http: //www.helpusa.org" target = "_blank">www.helpusa.org.< /a>Marc Notes: A beautiful, golden, jewel-studded statue and a little swallow give all they have to help the poor. Publisher Marketing: While flying to a warmer climate, a little swallow stops to rest in the great city. His short stay is extended, however, when he takes refuge at, and then makes friends with, the golden statue of The Happy Prince. From high atop his pedestal in the city park The Happy Prince has a bird's-eye view of the sufferings of the people of the city. But, he is powerless to do anything. When the Prince entreats his new friend to stay and help him, a lesson in kindness and caring is in store for the little bird. Beloved since its original publication in 1888, this Oscar Wilde fairy tale is now set against a modern-day backdrop and written for young readers. Stunning, evocative paintings, along with a masterful retelling, breathe new life and meaning into this classic story of mindfulness and compassion for others. An excellent vehicle for character education programming, educators will find this story a valuable addition to their libraries. One dollar from the sale of each Happy Princewww.helpusa.org. Review Citations:

Hornbook Guide to Children 01/01/2007 pg. 50 (EAN 9781585362646, Hardcover)

School Library Journal 08/01/2008 pg. 120 (EAN 9781583415825, Library Binding)

Hornbook Guide to Children 01/01/2009 pg. 71 (EAN 9781583415825, Library Binding)

Publishers Weekly 06/08/1992 (EAN 9780671778194, Paperback)

Publishers Weekly 07/28/1989 (EAN 9780671677541, Hardcover)

School Library Journal 07/01/1989 (EAN 9780671677541, Hardcover)

Booklist 12/15/1994 pg. 760 (EAN 9780525453673, Hardcover)

Kirkus Review - Children 02/15/1995 pg. 235 (EAN 9780525453673, Hardcover)

Publishers Weekly 01/23/1995 pg. 70 (EAN 9780525453673, Hardcover)

School Library Journal 03/01/1995 pg. 189 (EAN 9780525453673, Hardcover)

Wilson Children's Catalog 96 01/01/1996 pg. 758 (EAN 9780525453673, Hardcover)

Hornbook Guide to Children 01/01/1995 pg. 286 (EAN 9780525453673, Hardcover)

Contributor Bio:  Wilde, Oscar Irish author Oscar Wilde (1854-1900) was an exponent of aestheticism, and believed that art and literature should aim at beauty and pleasure more than reforming or educating the people. The writer's imagination was more important to him than the social relevance of the work. Wilde was censured and later imprisoned for his illicit relationship with Lord Alfred Douglas. Unable to revive his creative skills, broken and bankrupt, he died of cerebral meningitis at the young age of forty-six.