{"product_id":"the-princess-and-the-gemstones-paperback","title":"The Princess and the Gemstones - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eMary-Lyn Wearne\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eMadelaine Schumann\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Princess and the Gemstones is a parable which explores the issue of loss of hope and identity. Through the eyes of the princess we can see the choices and risks involved in taking the courageous journey to find the truth about self. As she regains hope she eventually finds her way home and realises her true value and destiny. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe book can be appreciated on a number of levels and is well suited to be read aloud or silently. The book has relevance for adults and children of all ages. Very young children will enjoy the simple fairy tale and beautiful illustrations. Caregivers can easily tell the story in their own words to little ones as Madelaine's illustrations tell the story beautifully. The story is also suitable for use in a class context with older children or adults as it is divided into short sections with each section raising topics for discussion or personal reflection. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe abstract art and universal theme of The Princess and the Gemstones make this picture book ideal for use in cross cultural settings. A further reading and discussion guide is available from the author.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 44\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.11 x 8.5 x 11 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e November 20, 2020\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55152760357155,"sku":"9780648982418","price":25.66,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0986\/8279\/8371\/files\/bjGW38PJI59780648982418.webp?v=1779793555","url":"https:\/\/homeschoolbookbarn.com\/products\/the-princess-and-the-gemstones-paperback","provider":"Homeschool Book Barn","version":"1.0","type":"link"}