Harp O' Gold: An Original Tale

by Teresa Bateman

Book Overview

Poor Tom! The life of a wandering Irish minstrel is not as carefree as he had hoped. In fact, he can barely scrape by playing his harp for audiences who are enthusiastic but have little money to... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0823415236
• ISBN13: 9780823415236
• Release Date: June 2001
• Publisher: Holiday House
• Length: 32 Pages
• Weight: 0.95 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 10.3" x 8.3"
• Age Range: 4 to 8 years
• Grade Range: Preschool to Grade 3

Customer Reviews

A musician's tale

"Harp O'Gold" combines a story by Teresa Bateman with illustrations by Jill Weber. Together they tell the tale of Tom, a minstrel who is dissatisfied with his career. He blames his dissatisfaction on his old wooden harp, which he trades for a flashy gold harp with an inferior sound quality. Tom's fortunes change, and he eventually learns an unexpected but valuable lesson.This is an enjoyable story that is wonderfully enhanced by the colorful, merry illustrations. The artwork has a Grandma Moses-like quality, and is full of visual jokes and other clever details. The overall look of the book is bright and inviting, and Tom is a likeable hero.