Synopsis: A stunning, large blue stone is found in the forest. Half is cut away to become many things throughout many years, all the while desiring to return to its other half.
Review: The Blue Stone: A Journey Through Life is certainly appropriately named. We follow the sapphire rock as it becomes an elephant statue beloved by a town. Then it becomes a garden bird admired by a lady. Next on the stone's journey is a seaside town where it becomes a fish. Pieces keep breaking away and each time something new is created: a moon for a sculpture, a cat for an orphanage, a juggling ball for a clown, a heart pendant for a first love. The stone keeps breaking until it becomes dust and can return to its other half on the breath of a warm breeze. Its life is now complete and happy. The stone was reinvented many times just as people must renew their outlook many times throughout life, but for younger children I think there is a simpler message to be applied to this charming picture book. This lovely story makes a great environmental statement. Every time the reader believes the rock to be broken and of no use, a new artist comes along to fashion something new and meaningful out of it. With reuse the stone brought many people across many lands great joy just as I imagine this beautifully crafted book will bring great joy to many families across many years.
If you enjoyed this tale, you may also like Zen Ties written and illustrated by John J. Muth.
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