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The Three Questions [Based on a story by Leo Tolstoy]
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4 out of 5
Based on 5,045 Ratings and 772 Reviews

Book Description
Nikolai is a boy who believes that if he can find the answers to his three questions, he will always know how to be a good person. His friends--a heron, a monkey, and a dog--try to help, but to no avail, so he asks Leo, the wise old turtle. "When is the best time to do things? Who is the most important one? What is the right thing to do?" Leo doesn't answer directly, but by the end of Nikolai... More
Book Information
PublisherScholastic Press
BindingHardcover (8 editions)
Reading LevelAges 4-8
# of Pages32
ISBN-100439199964
ISBN-13978-0439199964
Publication Date04/01/2002
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About Jon J Muth (Author, Illustrator) : Jon J Muth is a published author and an illustrator of children's books. Some of the published credits of Jon J Muth include Mr. George Baker, Zen Shorts, and Zen Ties. Jon J Muth's highly acclaimed p... more
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10/11/2012 Susan F. Devine said: A most important book for all generations Belongs on everyones bookshelf, preferably a permanent place on the nightstand.

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9/15/2009 Shannon O'Donnell said: I use this book at the beginning of each school year to set the overall tone of the class. It is a beautiful story with a beautiful message.
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5/16/2009 CORINTHIA JONES tagged as: I Read

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8/12/2007 Sondra LaBrie said:
" My son received this book as a gift when he was baptized (at six months old). I read the book to him as he grew and now that he's nearly 4 he really does grasp the concept of this book and sits silently as we read the answers to these questions. Take time to sit back and really focus on what an... more

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