The Emperor’s Ostrich
Ages: 7-12
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- Humility
- Self-Discipline
- Consumerism
- Family Ties
Values
Struggles
Why Should My Child Read This Book?
Absurd and hilarious, this story features a protagonist who embodies responsibility, courage, hard work and resilience in her journey to find her lost cow.
How Can I Use This Book?
- There is brief mention of a male wearing earrings (p.30). It is important for children to distinguish when jewelry is worn by men as part of their ancient culture as is the case here, as opposed to an imitation of the opposite gender. Our Prophet, the wisest of all human beings, cursed the women who imitate men and the men who imitate women. Our scholars have included our outward appearance i.e. dress as part of this category.
What’s This Book About?
Young dairymaid Begonia has lost her cow, Alfalfa. So she has set off on a search across the countryside even though she has nothing but a magical map to guide her. Along the way she meets a mother and baby, a woodcutter, a very dirty young man, and an eight-foot ostrich.
Meanwhile, the Emperor has gone missing from the royal palace in a most mysterious manner. Was it murder? Was it magic? It will take all of Begonia’s wits to save the empire and get Alfalfa home safely.
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