The Wanting Monster
Dreamlike illustrations track this fable about the dangers of envy. The Wanting Monster whispers in the ear of a villager, prompting him to redirect the stream to make himself a pool. His neighbors grow envious and dig their own pools; soon, the stream runs dry. The flowers in the fields, the trees in the forest, and even the stars in the sky fall prey to the Wanting Monster—until a compassionate child reminds the villagers of their responsibility to one another and the world.
Reviewed by
Danielle Ballantyne
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