About This Book
Graven Images is a Newbery Honor collection featuring three distinct, interconnected stories by Paul Fleischman, beautifully illustrated by Bagram Ibatoulline. The tales explore themes of trust, belief, and the consequences of human actions, often through the lens of the supernatural and mysterious 'graven images.' One story follows a child who can read lips, another a shoemaker's apprentice seeking love, and the third a stone carver encountering a ghost. It's a thoughtful blend of mystery, gentle humor, and slightly eerie elements, suitable for children aged 4-11, offering rich ground for discussion about secrets, perception, and the power of art.
A collection of three stories about a child who reads the lips of those who whisper secrets into a statue's ear; a daydreaming shoemaker's apprentice who must find ways to make the girl he loves notice him; and a stone carver who creates a statue of a ghost.
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Discussion Prompts
1
What does it mean to 'put your trust and faith in graven images'?
2
Do you think the characters in the stories made good choices? Why or why not?
3
If you could whisper a secret to a statue, what would it be?
4
How do the illustrations help tell the stories?
5
Which of the three stories was your favorite and why?
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