Basho and the River Stones

( 1 )
Hardcover
$13.41
BN.com price
$16.95 List Price (Save 21%)
Marketplace (New and Used)
from
$0.01
$16.95 List Price (Save 100%)
Usually ships in 1-2 business days
All (11)  
Used (8)  
New (3)  
Close
Sort by
Page 1 of 2
Showing 1 – 10 of 11 (2 pages)
$0.01
(Save 100%)
Better World Books
Seller since 2006

Feedback rating:

(50891)

Condition:

New — never opened or used in original packaging.

Like New — packaging may have been opened. A "Like New" item is suitable to give as a gift.

Very Good — may have minor signs of wear on packaging but item works perfectly and has no damage.

Good — item is in good condition but packaging may have signs of shelf wear/aging or torn packaging. All specific defects should be noted in the Comments section associated with each item.

Acceptable — item is in working order but may show signs of wear such as scratches or torn packaging. All specific defects should be noted in the Comments section associated with each item.

Used — An item that has been opened and may show signs of wear. All specific defects should be noted in the Comments section associated with each item.

Refurbished — A used item that has been renewed or updated and verified to be in proper working condition. Not necessarily completed by the original manufacturer.

Good
Former Library book. Shows some signs of wear, and may have some markings on the inside. 100% Money Back Guarantee. Shipped to over one million happy customers. Your purchase ... benefits world literacy! Read more Show Less

Ships from: Mishawaka, IN

Usually ships in 1-2 business days

  • •Canadian
  • •International
  • •Standard, 48 States
  • •Standard (AK, HI)
  • •Express, 48 States
  • •Express (AK, HI)
$1.10
(Save 94%)
Friends of the Phoenix Library
Seller since 2009

Feedback rating:

(541)

Condition: Good
2004 Hardcover Good This is a former library copy with library stickers and stamps. 100% of this purchase will support literacy programs through a nonprofit organization!

Ships from: Phoenix, AZ

Usually ships in 1-2 business days

  • •Canadian
  • •International
  • •Standard, 48 States
  • •Standard (AK, HI)
  • •Express, 48 States
  • •Express (AK, HI)
$1.98
(Save 88%)
New Chapter Recycling
Seller since 2010

Feedback rating:

(3293)

Condition: Good

Ships from: Lakewood, WA

Usually ships in 1-2 business days

  • •Canadian
  • •International
  • •Standard, 48 States
  • •Standard (AK, HI)
  • •Express, 48 States
  • •Express (AK, HI)
$4.38
(Save 74%)
Extremely_Reliable
Seller since 2007

Feedback rating:

(3210)

Condition: Good
Buy with confidence. Excellent Customer Service & Return policy.

Ships from: Richmond, TX

Usually ships in 1-2 business days

  • •Canadian
  • •International
  • •Standard, 48 States
  • •Standard (AK, HI)
$4.97
(Save 71%)
Circlerounder Inc Ut
Seller since 2006

Feedback rating:

(685)

Condition: Good
Hardcover Good 076145165X Nice Looking Ex-Library with related stickers and stampings. Book has clean text and good binding unless otherwise noted. -2a-

Ships from: West Valley, UT

Usually ships in 1-2 business days

  • •Canadian
  • •International
  • •Standard, 48 States
  • •Standard (AK, HI)
  • •Express, 48 States
  • •Express (AK, HI)
$4.97
(Save 71%)
Circlerounder Inc Ut
Seller since 2006

Feedback rating:

(685)

Condition: Good
Hardcover Good 076145165X Nice looking Ex-Library with stickers and stampings. Has clean text and good binding. No pri or itymail or international. No sh ip to Italy. -2a-

Ships from: West Valley, UT

Usually ships in 1-2 business days

  • •Canadian
  • •International
  • •Standard, 48 States
  • •Standard (AK, HI)
  • •Express, 48 States
  • •Express (AK, HI)
$15.50
(Save 9%)
Curio Corner Books TX
Seller since 2005

Feedback rating:

(36)

Condition: Very Good
Han, Oki S. Tarrytown, NY 2004 Hard Cover 2nd Printing Very Good+ in Very Good+ jacket 4to-over 11"-13" Tall. Unpaginated, glossy white boards & dj w/red-brown-grey-green color ... color illustrated front & rear panels. Tricked by a fox into giving up his share of cherries, a famous Japanese poet is sinspired to write a haiku and the fox, ashamed of his actions, must devise another trick to set things right. Read more Show Less

Ships from: Austin, TX

Usually ships in 1-2 business days

  • •Canadian
  • •International
  • •Standard, 48 States
  • •Standard (AK, HI)
  • •Express, 48 States
  • •Express (AK, HI)
$18.99
THE-BOOK-FACTORY
Seller since 2011

Feedback rating:

(8)

Condition: Very Good
2006 Hardcover *** QUALITY EX LIBRARY COPY***IN VERY GOOD GENERAL CONDITION***MAY HAVE SOME LIBRARY STAMPS, MARKINGS ETC. DAILY PRIORITY DISPATCH FROM UK WAREHOUSE STOCK. ... *****PLEASE NOTE: This item is shipping from an authorized seller in Europe. In the event that a return is necessary, you will be able to return your item within the US. To learn more about our European sellers and policies see the BookQuest FAQ section***** Read more Show Less

Ships from: Sleaford, United Kingdom

Usually ships in 1-2 business days

  • •Canadian
  • •International
  • •Standard, 48 States
  • •Standard (AK, HI)
  • •Express, 48 States
  • •Express (AK, HI)
$44.84
woodysbooks
Seller since 2009

Feedback rating:

(3161)

Condition: New
Excellent customer service. May ship from alternate location depending on your zip code and availability. Satisfaction guaranteed!!

Ships from: Martinez, CA

Usually ships in 1-2 business days

  • •Standard, 48 States
  • •Standard (AK, HI)
$71.95
source media
Seller since 2012

Feedback rating:

(192)

Condition: New
Brand New. Money back if not happy!

Ships from: Hialeah, FL

Usually ships in 1-2 business days

  • •Standard, 48 States
Page 1 of 2
Showing 1 – 10 of 11 (2 pages)
Close
Sort by

Editorial Reviews

Children's Literature
Poet and traveler, author of many famous haiku poems, Basho (1644-94) is the hero of this literary folk tale featuring traditional Japanese elements like the shape-changing fox. Deceived by the clever fox, Basho trades the use of his cherry tree for three gold coins that turn out to be washed river stones. How both poet and fox learn from this experience involves honor, promises, appreciation of beauty, and the writing of haiku. The characters of both Basho and the tricky fox are vivid and endearing as they end up sharing friendship, understanding, haiku, and cherries. Korean illustrator Han's watercolors capture both ...
See more details below
Note: Kids' Club Eligible. See More Details.
Sending request ...

More About This Book

Editorial Reviews

Children's Literature
Poet and traveler, author of many famous haiku poems, Basho (1644-94) is the hero of this literary folk tale featuring traditional Japanese elements like the shape-changing fox. Deceived by the clever fox, Basho trades the use of his cherry tree for three gold coins that turn out to be washed river stones. How both poet and fox learn from this experience involves honor, promises, appreciation of beauty, and the writing of haiku. The characters of both Basho and the tricky fox are vivid and endearing as they end up sharing friendship, understanding, haiku, and cherries. Korean illustrator Han's watercolors capture both Basho's serene wisdom and the slyness of the fox, looking sharp in his red and white yukata. Her spreads are effective, especially one showing a temple courtyard with a lovely play of sunlight and shadow. Although patterned borders evoking Japanese textiles sometimes work very well on two adjoining pages (as in Basho's blue-and-white yukata next to a differently patterned background on the opposite page), other juxtapositions are not so harmonious, breaking the continuity of the story and jarring the eye, however lovely the individual paintings. The book's design could profit from better integration of text and illustrations or a different layout for the pictures. Still, the folktale rhythms and a focus on the beauty of simple things may hold magic for appreciative readers, inspiring further exploration of Basho's life and poetry. 2004, Marshall Cavendish, Ages 8 up.
—Barbara L. Talcroft
School Library Journal
Gr 1-4-A magical fox learns an important lesson in this original trickster tale. Disguised as a monk, he offers Basho, Japan's most revered poet, three gold coins if he agrees to give all of the cherries from his tree to the neighboring foxes. When the coins turn into river stones, the mischievous creature awaits the impoverished poet's angry outburst. However, Basho's profound appreciation of the stones' beauty takes the form of a haiku, which humbles the animal. Chagrined, he tries to give Basho three real coins, which the man summarily refuses. The fox uses his wiles to repay the poet in yet another transmogrification, and they live companionably from that day on. Han's watercolors are adept at capturing the beauty of the Japanese countryside, the serenity of Basho's hut, and the cunning expression of the fox/monk. Stylized frames separate the text from the lush backgrounds of shade-dappled pastoral scenes and striking kimono-silk patterns. The description of haiku on the title page and the appended author's note about Matsuo Basho provide just the right amount of supplemental information. Myers's storytelling background is apparent in the pacing of the tale and in the carefully selected, descriptive narrative. An exotic and eye-catching addition to storytimes.-Carol Ann Wilson, Westfield Memorial Library, NJ Copyright 2004 Reed Business Information.
More Reviews (1) Fewer Reviews
Kirkus Reviews
Myers revisits his characters from Basho and the Fox (2000) with another original tale in folklore tradition as pleasant as the haiku of the most revered Japanese poet that he honors. Once again, this tale of wit and courage centers on the cherries of the first story that Basho had promised to share with the foxes nearby. In an effort to trick him out of the entire crop, the fox matches wits with Basho, but finds that Basho cannot be fooled as he finds value in whatever he's given (even plain river stones) and in whatever he does. Through his example, the cunning fox, a traditional folk character in Japan, also learns to find value in kindness and sharing. The lushly colored illustrations reflect the gentle nature of Basho and establish the setting and tale as one of simplicity and reverence for true understanding and gratitude. Indeed, as Myers writes: "I've eaten cherries alone- / but they're much sweeter / when shared with a friend." (Picture book. 4-8)

Product Details

  • ISBN-13: 9780761451655
  • Publisher: Cavendish, Marshall Corporation
  • Publication date: 9/28/2004
  • Pages: 32
  • Sales rank: 1,240,264
  • Age range: 4 - 8 Years
  • Lexile: 810L (what's this?)
  • Product dimensions: 8.68 (w) x 10.90 (h) x 0.11 (d)

Customer Reviews

Average Rating 5
( 1 )

Rating Distribution

5 Star

(1)

4 Star

(0)

3 Star

(0)

2 Star

(0)

1 Star

(0)

Your Rating:

Review Guidelines
Add Recommendations
Your Name: Create a Pen Name or Leave Anonymously

Barnes & Noble.com Review Rules

Our reader reviews allow you to share your comments on titles you liked, or didn't, with others. By submitting an online review, you are representing to Barnes & Noble.com that all information contained in your review is original and accurate in all respects, and that the submission of such content by you and the posting of such content by Barnes & Noble.com does not and will not violate the rights of any third party. Please follow the rules below to help ensure that your review can be posted.

Reviews by Our Customers Under the Age of 13

We highly value and respect everyone's opinion concerning the titles we offer. However, we cannot allow persons under the age of 13 to have accounts at BN.com or to post customer reviews. Please see our Terms of Use for more details.

What to exclude from your review:

Please do not write about reviews, commentary, or information posted on the product page. If you see any errors in the information on the product page, please send us an email.

Reviews should not contain any of the following:

  • - HTML tags, profanity, obscenities, vulgarities, or comments that defame anyone
  • - Time-sensitive information such as tour dates, signings, lectures, etc.
  • - Single-word reviews. Other people will read your review to discover why you liked or didn't like the title. Be descriptive.
  • - Comments focusing on the author or that may ruin the ending for others
  • - Phone numbers, addresses, URLs
  • - Pricing and availability information or alternative ordering information
  • - Advertisements or commercial solicitation

Reminder:

  • - By submitting a review, you grant to Barnes & Noble.com and its sublicensees the royalty-free, perpetual, irrevocable right and license to use the review in accordance with the Barnes & Noble.com Terms of Use.
  • - Barnes & Noble.com reserves the right not to post any review -- particularly those that do not follow the terms and conditions of these Rules. Barnes & Noble.com also reserves the right to remove any review at any time without notice.
  • - See Terms of Use for other conditions and disclaimers.
Search for Products You'd Like to Recommend

Recommend other products that relate to your review. Just search for them below and share!

Create a Pen Name

Your Pen Name is your unique identiy on BN.com. It will appear on the reviews you write and other website activities. Your Pen Name cannot be edited, changed or deleted once submitted.

Your Pen Name can be any combination of alphanumeric characters (plus - and _), and must be at least two characters long.

Continue Anonymously

We're sorry, but penname is already taken.

Please select one of the following:
Your Pen Name can be any combination of alphanumeric characters (plus - and _), and must be at least two characters long.

Continue Anonymously

penname is available!

By visiting the BN.com website or marking a purchase on BN.com, a User is deemed to have accepted the Terms of Use.

Continue Anonymously

Welcome, penname

You have successfully created your Pen Name. Start enjoying the benefits of the BN.com Community today.

Sort by: Showing 1 Customer Review

  • Anonymous

    Posted October 14, 2004

    From Tim Myers, author of 'Basho and the River Stones'

    One of the things I most love about stories is their ability to present us with simple truths in compelling fashion. That's part of what I tried to do with 'Basho and the River Stones.' Naturally, I wanted this story to entertain readers (adults and children alike). But my years as a writer and a professional storyteller have taught me that even entertainment is more successful when it carries some resonating truth. In this book, the fox is capable of selfishness and deception--he's quite 'human' in that way. But when Basho's shining example is set before him, he's also capable of shame and a determination to do better. We're all like that, I suppose, to whatever degree--I can certainly see both sides of human nature in myself! So I'm uplifted and comforted at the thought that, like the fox, I can learn, grow, come to a new vision of things, deepen my values, realize what's most important--even if it takes a little trickery to set things right. After all, we have to use the gifts we were given, eh? I hope you enjoy my story! May the river stones in your life turn to gold, and the gold to river stones. Regards, Tim Myers

    1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

    Was this review helpful? Yes  NoThank you for your feedback.   Report this reviewThank you, this review has been flagged.
Sort by: Showing 1 Customer Review
If you find inappropriate content, please report it to Barnes & Noble
Why is this product inappropriate?
Comments (optional)
500 character limit