The Glass Heart.The Glass Heart Kathleen A. Killion, author; Gary M. Lang, illustrator Imagine That Enterprises, L.C. c/o KSB KSB Kogod School of Business (American University) KSB Kelley School of Business (Indiana University) KSB Kantonsschule Am Brühl St. Promotions 55 Honey Creek Honey Creek may refer to:
0972306714 $19.95 1-800-431-1579 www.bookch.com www.imaginethatlc.com Engagingly write by Kathleen Killion and superbly enhanced with the watercolor artwork of Gary Lang, The Glass Heart is the story of a young girl who asked a glassblower to make her a new, beautiful, jeweled jew·el n. 1. a. A precious stone; a gem. b. A small natural or artificial gem used as a bearing in a watch. 2. A costly ornament of precious metal or gems. 3. glass hart. She trades her glass heart for another in order to please others. After experiencing several adventures of the heart, she ultimately returns to the safe and trusted home of the glassblower, where she ultimately discovers the beauty of her own heart. The Glass Heart is an allegorical al·le·gor·i·cal also al·le·gor·ic adj. Of, characteristic of, or containing allegory: an allegorical painting of Victory leading an army. fable about bowing to peer pressure, fitting in with the "right" crowd, and trying to change yourself in order to be like other people's expectations of you. A celebration of personal individuality individuality, n collective characteristics or traits that distinguish one person or thing from all others. , The Glass heart is especially recommended for young (and not-so-young) readers having to deal with the stresses and temptations of peer pressure and group conformity. |
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