Is there truly a treasure buried in the soil of the fields? A new rendition of a well-known folktale, wherein a father teaches his children an important life lesson: Even if there is a treasure in the field, it can only be discovered through effort and hard work. The story highlights the value of toiling the land and introduces children to the saying "You will eat the fruit of your labor, blessing and prosperity be yours". (Psalm 128:2)
Age Group: Preschool (4-6)
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ConversationThe farmer’s children, while searching in the field for the buried treasure, discover their own arsenal of capabilities and skills, as well as the taste of sweet satisfaction after a hard day’s work and effort. Folktales are created from stories passed on verbally from one generation to the next, and are common in many cultures across the world. Their strength lies in their ability to convey a message about values through a simple tale. A treasure in the field is Rinat Prino’s adaptation of a folktale told in many familiar versions.
“When you shall eat the labor of your hands, you shall be happy and well”
(Psalms 128)
.The farmer’s children learn that the true treasure is the crops they themselves had grown through hard work, which make them happy and proud
The above verse from the Book of Psalms emphasizes the satisfaction one derives from enjoying the fruit of one’s labor. Sometimes we would rather enjoy ready-made products that require no effort on our part, but we also know how good it feels to work hard and achieve something on our own.
We often give our children ready-made things, but perhaps we should also remember that personal investment and attention give them the joy and significant experience associated with the working process itself.
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Copies Distributed:
120,000
Publishing:
ידיעות ספרים
Year of Distribution:
Tashav 2015-2016
