{"product_id":"the-contest-between-the-sun-and-the-wind-an-aesops-fable","title":"The Contest Between the Sun and the Wind: An Aesop's Fable","description":"A beautifully illustrated tale that encourages gentleness and kindness.\n\nWalking along a winding road, a man finds himself swept into a magical world where a contest of strength between the sun and the wind takes place. The sun and the wind compete to see who can remove the man's coat.\n\nThe howling wind boasts and bullies, but the shivering man tightly clutches his coat. With warmth and light and a bit of gentle persuasion, the sun encourages the man to remove his own coat!\n\nThis timeless tale from the fables of Aesop offers a poignant portrait of the power of gentleness. With a storyteller's sense of the spoken word, Heather Forest's dynamic retelling captures the essence and cadence of boasts and wagers. Susan Gaber's dramatic illustrations imagine a dream-like universe filled with vivid moments of destruction, unexpected beauty, and transformation.\n\nThis Aesop fable emphasizes the strength of gentleness and kindness. Readers will learn the importance of resourcefulness, respect, and courage.\u003cbr\u003eASIN: 1939160669\u003cbr\u003eVSKU: BVV.1939160669.G\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Good\u003cbr\u003eAuthor\/Artist:Gaber, Susan|Forest, Heather\u003cbr\u003eBinding: Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNote:\u003c\/b\u003e Any images shown are stock photographs and product may differ from what is shown.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition Notes\u003c\/b\u003e: The item shows wear from consistent use, but it remains in good condition and works perfectly. All pages and cover are intact  including the dust cover, if applicable . Spine may show signs of wear. Pages may include limited notes and highlighting. May NOT include discs, access code or other supplemental materials.  \u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Blue Vase Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43515683110973,"sku":"BVV.1939160669.G","price":6.83,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0589\/4225\/9261\/files\/1939160669-0.jpg?v=1787605686","url":"https:\/\/www.bluevasebooks.com\/products\/the-contest-between-the-sun-and-the-wind-an-aesops-fable","provider":"Blue Vase Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}