Jim Aylesworth

Full Belly Bowl Jim Aylesworth

Brief Description: In return for the kindness he showed a wee small man, a very old man is given a magical bowl that causes problems when it is not used properly. Brief Description: In return for the kindness he showed a wee small man, a very old man is given a magical bowl that causes problems when it is not used properly. Fanciful narrative and tantalizing prose create a world where anything can happen. Publisher Marketing: "Dear Friend, " the tiny note reads, "In appreciation of your kindness and generosity, I leave you this Full Belly Bowl. You need never know hunger again. Use it wisely or it will be a burden. To empty, pour it out. When not in use, store it upside down and out of reach of children. " "What on earth is a Full Belly Bowl?" the very old man wonders -- but he soon finds out. No matter how much he eats from it, the bowl magically refills itself. For the first time in a long time, the old man isn't hungry. Then he discovers that the bowl can refill itself with other things -- even his one copper coin -- and now it looks like he'll never want for anything again! His excitement makes him careless, however, and as he hurries off to spend some of his new wealth, he leaves the bowl right side up. And who can say what might get into the Full Belly Bowl in his absence? Fully realized in Wendy Halperin's beautiful and intricate illustrations, Jim Aylesworth's whimsical folktale will delight readers while striking a note of caution. Review Citations:

School Library Journal 10/01/1999 pg. 102 (EAN 9780689810336, Hardcover)

Kirkus Review - Children 10/15/1999 pg. 1639 (EAN 9780689810336, Hardcover)

Publishers Weekly 11/08/1999 pg. 67 (EAN 9780689810336, Hardcover) - *Starred Review

Booklist 11/01/1999 pg. 524 (EAN 9780689810336, Hardcover) - *Starred Review

Booklist Ed Choice Youth 01/01/2000 pg. 822 (EAN 9780689810336, Hardcover)

Hornbook Guide to Children 07/01/1999 pg. 27 (EAN 9780689810336, Hardcover)

Wilson Children's Catalog 96 01/01/2000 pg. 67 (EAN 9780689810336, Hardcover)

Ingram Advance 10/01/1999 pg. 69 (EAN 9780689810336, Hardcover)

Wilson Children's Catalog 01/01/2001 pg. 557 (EAN 9780689810336, Hardcover)

Hornbook Guide to Children 01/01/2000 pg. 27 (EAN 9780689810336, Hardcover)

Wilson Children's Catalog 01/01/2006 pg. 804 (EAN 9780689810336, Hardcover)

Wilson Children's Catalog 01/01/2010 pg. 1198 (EAN 9780689810336, Hardcover)

Contributor Bio:  Aylesworth, Jim Jim Aylesworth taught the first grade for more than twenty years. He has written more than twenty books for young readers, including "My Son John" and "McGraw's Emporium". He lives in Hinsdale, Illinois, with his wife. Contributor Bio:  Halperin, Wendy Anderson Wendy Anderson Halperin is an acclaimed artist who has illustrated dozens of books for children, including "Let's Go Home" by Cynthia Rylant, "Soft House" by Jane Yolen, and "Turn, Turn, Turn!" by Peter Seeger. She lives in South Haven, Michigan.