The Poppy Seeds, Clyde Robert Bulla
The Poppy Seeds, Clyde Robert Bulla
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The Poppy Seeds

Author: Clyde Robert Bulla

Narrator: Robert Ramirez

Unabridged: 18 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Recorded Books

Published: 12/04/2015

Categories: Children's Fiction


Synopsis

When young Pablo is given some poppy seeds, he dreams of spreading color and beauty throughout his dusty Mexican village. Daring to enter Old Antonio's walled yard to plant the seeds, he is chased away with angry words and a stick. The stingy old man thinks Pablo has come to steal his precious spring water. Poor Pablo becomes sick from staying too long in the hot sun and cannot leave his bed. Meanwhile, the seeds he dropped by the spring have grown into beautiful red poppies. Will the poppies soften Old Antonio's hard heart and make him realize the boy wasn't after his water after all. Clyde Robert Bulla's name is a by-word in beginning-reading circles. This delightful tale of a simple village boy with a generous spirit is sure to enchant young listeners. Robert Ramirez's gentle voice, with its slight hint of an accent, will be their passport to Pablo's world.

About Clyde Robert Bulla

Clyde Robert Bulla was the author of more than fifty books for children, including Daniel's Duck, an ALA Notable Book, A Lion to Guard Us, and Shoeshine Girl.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Mary

An old-fashioned tone that reads like a folktale, and very enjoyable......more