1993, Albert Whitman & Co.
32 pgs.
Goodreads rating: 4.16 - 698 ratings
My rating: 4
Illustrations: Illustrations have thin, light-colored lines around each of the drawings that remind me, a little, of Paul Gole's illustrations. I wish I knew how she created these lovely, soft and gentle drawings.
1st line/s: "Once long ago, in a humble little hut, lived Mr. Haktak and his wife, rs. Haktak. They were old and very poor. What little they ate came from their tiny garden."
My comments: The story, a retelling of a Chinese folktale, is fun and funny. Gentle, soft illustrations frame the story beautifully. This is an excellent read aloud to include when you want a simple Chinese folktale to enhance teaching/learning about China.
Goodreads: Mr. Haktak digs up a curious brass pot in his garden and decides to carry his coin purse in it. When Mrs. Haktak's hairpin slips into the pot, she reaches in and pulls out two coin purses and two hairpins--this is a magic pot!
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