Life's Little Fable (Picture Books)

Bestselling novelist Patricia Cornwell imagines an extraordinary and beautiful land with all the appeal of a Garden of Eden in her first book for children. In a compelling fable, she explores the temptations and pitfalls that accompany freedom and choice in all our lives.

Jarrod lives far away in a land where children climb trees and soar without fear of falling, and sunlight keeps out dark shadows.

As happy as Jarrod is living with his mother and his sister, he is also curious and daring. He wonders about the mysterious pond, the one place his mother wants him to stay away from. How deep is it? Why can't he go into the water? Why is his mother so afraid for him?

One day he cannot resist going to the pond. And there he encounters the fierce, green-as-slime "god of the pond," who lives deep down in the abyss. He tantalizes Jarrod with whispered promises of giving him anything he wants if only he will come into the water. How Jarrod answers those whispers changes life not only for himself but for all the creatures who live in the pond.

The books of award-winning novelist Patricia Cornwell have received critical acclaim and become national and international bestsellers. Cornwell is the recipient of the Edgar, Creasey, Anthony, and Macavity awards, as well as the French Prix du Roman d'Aventura and England's coveted Gold Dagger.

This, Cornwell's first children's book, came about because of a visit to a second-grade classroom in Los Angeles. After reading their stories, Patricia Cornwell was asked by the class if she had written any stories for children. That started her thinking, and on the flight home, she opened up her laptop. Life's Little Fable is the happy outcome.

A portion of the royalties for this book is being donated to the Virginia Literacy Foundation and Reading Is Fundamental(R)(RIF(R)), the nation's oldest and largest children's literacy organization. more

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5/5: From: Amazon; Posted: Feb-17-2009; Great Children's Book; Wonderful book for children, I enjoyed it myself. The picture's are beautiful, and I think adults enjoy it as much as the children do. Could you do some more childrens book's?; read full review | report as inappropriate

5/5: From: Amazon; Posted: Nov-26-2007; beautifully written and illustrated; A colorful uplifting book for children of all ages. My nephews love this book and ask me to read it over and over. What is better than flying?; read full review | report as inappropriate

5/5: From: Amazon; Posted: Nov-23-2007; Full of Charm; Life`s Little Fables is a charming ,engaging book .written for children but I love it and the pictures I think are little works of art.I enjoy it over and over again. it is happy and colourful and uplifting.Joan Blacklock/uk; read full review | report as inappropriate

5/5: From: Amazon; Posted: May-15-2002; Life's Little Fable; I bought this book quite a while back for my little boys, purely because I am such a huge fan of Patricia Cornwell's books and I wanted him to read and enjoy her books aswell. When I found out that she had wrote a childrens book I...; read full review | report as inappropriate

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5/5: From: Amazon; Posted: Feb-17-2009; Great Children's Book; Wonderful book for children, I enjoyed it myself. The picture's are beautiful, and I think adults enjoy it as much as the children do. Could you do some more childrens book's?; read full review | report as inappropriate

1/5: From: Amazon; Posted: Mar-10-2000; Too Vague to Follow; I am very well-versed in Children's Literature and find this book a huge disappointment. While the art work is lovely, the story line is so vague and abstract, an adult can barely follow what the meaning of it is, let alone children....; read full review | report as inappropriate