Agatha's Feather Bed

By Carmen Agra Deedy, Laura L. Seeley (Illustrator)

A weaver faces a flock of geese demanding their feathers back, challenging her resourcefulness.

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32 pages· 1,100 words· Est. 9 min read-aloud

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Bookroo's summary

Agatha, a skilled weaver, has finally earned enough to buy a luxurious feather bed. But when six disgruntled, featherless geese arrive demanding their plumage, Agatha must confront the true cost of her creations. As she navigates this unexpected dilemma, Agatha learns about the delicate balance between using resources and respecting nature. Will she find a way to satisfy the geese and keep her dream intact? This whimsical tale offers a fresh twist on a classic story, exploring themes of responsibility and resourcefulness.

From the publisher

A delightful twist on the O. Henry classic “The Gift of the Magi,” starring a weaver and six angry, naked geese. From award-winning author and storyteller Carmen Agra Deedy. When children approach Agatha wanting to know the source of the beautiful fabrics in her weaving shop, she always recites a simple verse. “Everything comes from something, Nothing comes from nothing.Just like paper comes from trees, And glass comes from sand, An answer comes from a question.All you have to do is ask.” Agatha spins yarn and weaves cloth like no other, and she’s worked hard to sell enough wares to buy a brand new feather bed. However, when six angry, naked geese show up to get their feathers back, Agatha must reckon with how precious resources can be. New York Times best-selling author Carmen Agra Deedy puts a delightful twist on the O. Henry story “The Gift of the Magi,” reminding us of the delicate balance between our resources and responsibilities.

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