Milo and the Magical Stones - by Marcus Pfister (Hardcover)

About the Book

From the creator of "The Rainbow Fish" comes a thought-provoking story that, together with the book's unique format, actively involves children in the decision-making process, showing them the effect today's environmental choices can have on the future of the Earth. Will the glowing stone which Milo finds bring disaster or delight? The reader must decide. Full color with holographic foil stamping.

Book Synopsis

A story about environmental choices where the reader gets to make the choice.

"Milo is irresistible." -School Library Journal

On a small island in the middle of the sea, a mouse named Milo makes an extraordinary discovery: a magical stone that gives both light and warmth.

How will this discovery change the lives of Milo and the other mice? Will it bring delight or environmental disaster? The reader must decide. Halfway through the story, the book splits into two sections, each offering a different ending.

This unique format actively involves children in the decision- making process, showing them not only the effect today's environmental choices can have on the future of our planet, but also the consequences inherent in all decisions. NorthSouth is proud to bring back this classic allegory for our time. This cautionary tale of the consequences of greed, envy, and environmental pillaging brings Pfister's message--about making wise ecological choices--home to children of all ages.

Review Quotes

"Milo is irresistible."-- "School Library Journal"

"Pfister fans will definitely want to add this one to their collections."-- "Publishers Weekly"

"Told with charm."-- "Parade Magazine"

About the Author

Marcus Pfister was born in Bern, Switzerland. After studying at art school in Bern, he trained as a graphic artist. His first picture book was published by NordSüd in 1986, but his breakthrough as author and illustrator came in 1992 with the publication of The Rainbow Fish. Since then he has published more than 60 books, which have been translated into about 65 languages and have won many international awards. He lives with his family in Bern.