Teeny Weeny Genie

Old Macdonald finds a wish-granting genie in a teapot, leading to a chaotic farmyard filled with wishes. Will the genie ever find peace?

\n Format: Paperback / softback
\n Length: 32 pages
\n Publication date: 05 August 2021
\n Publisher: Pan Macmillan
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Old MacDonald is tidying up his farmhouse kitchen when he stumbles upon a dusty old teapot. To his utmost astonishment, a wish-granting genie emerges from the spout. Old MacDonald, filled with excitement, wishes for a wife. His wife, in turn, wishes for a baby. The baby, with a glimmer in its eye, desires a dog. The dog, wagging its tail, wishes for a cat. And so the chain of wishes continues, culminating in the birth of a litter of mice. The farmyard, once serene and peaceful, is now a bustling and lively place. The genie, tirelessly granting wishes, yearns for a break from the constant chaos.

As the days pass, the genie grows weary and exhausted from fulfilling everyone's desires. It longs for some respite and tranquility. But alas, there seems to be no one who can grant him a wish. The genie ponders deeply, searching for a solution to his predicament.

Just when all hope seems lost, a wise old owl appears before the genie. The owl, with its keen eyes and wisdom, listens attentively to the genie's woes. "Young genie," the owl says, "I may have a solution for you."

The genie is intrigued and asks the owl to share its wisdom. The owl explains that the key to finding peace is not in granting wishes but in learning to appreciate the simple joys of life. It suggests that the genie should take a break from granting wishes and spend some time observing the beauty of the farmyard.

The genie, humbled by the owl's advice, decides to follow the owl's guidance. It spends hours observing the animals, listening to their chirps and rustles, and feeling the warmth of the sun on its face. As it does so, the genie begins to see the world in a new light. It realizes that the wishes it granted were not the source of happiness but rather a means to an end.

The genie, with a newfound appreciation for the simple things in life, decides to grant wishes only to those who truly need them. It uses its powers to help the farmyard animals, providing them with food and shelter and helping them to overcome any challenges they may face.

The farmyard becomes a harmonious and thriving community, thanks to the genie's newfound wisdom and compassion. The animals no longer crave wishes, as they have learned to appreciate the gifts they already have. The genie, now at peace, watches over the farmyard, content in the knowledge that it has made a positive impact on the lives of those around it.

In the end, The Teeny Weeny Genie teaches us a valuable lesson about the importance of gratitude, compassion, and mindfulness. It reminds us that the greatest happiness comes from within, not from external sources. It encourages us to slow down, appreciate the world around us, and use our powers for good.

The Teeny Weeny Genie is a magical picture book adventure packed with lots of favourite farmyard animals from Julia Donaldson and Anna Currey,creators of Rosie s Hat and One Ted Falls Out of Bed .

Old MacDonald is tidying up his farmhouse kitchen when he stumbles upon a dusty old teapot. To his utmost astonishment, a wish-granting genie emerges from the spout. Old MacDonald, filled with excitement, wishes for a wife. His wife, in turn, wishes for a baby. The baby, with a glimmer in its eye, desires a dog. The dog, wagging its tail, wishes for a cat. And so the chain of wishes continues, culminating in the birth of a litter of mice. The farmyard, once serene and peaceful, is now a bustling and lively place. The genie, tirelessly granting wishes, yearns for a break from the constant chaos.

As the days pass, the genie grows weary and exhausted from fulfilling everyone's desires. It longs for some respite and tranquility. But alas, there seems to be no one who can grant him a wish. The genie ponders deeply, searching for a solution to his predicament.

Just when all hope seems lost, a wise old owl appears before the genie. The owl, with its keen eyes and wisdom, listens attentively to the genie's woes. "Young genie," the owl says, "I may have a solution for you."

The genie is intrigued and asks the owl to share its wisdom. The owl explains that the key to finding peace is not in granting wishes but in learning to appreciate the simple joys of life. It suggests that the genie should take a break from granting wishes and spend some time observing the beauty of the farmyard.

The genie, humbled by the owl's advice, decides to follow the owl's guidance. It spends hours observing the animals, listening to their chirps and rustles, and feeling the warmth of the sun on its face. As it does so, the genie begins to see the world in a new light. It realizes that the wishes it granted were not the source of happiness but rather a means to an end.

The genie, with a newfound appreciation for the simple things in life, decides to grant wishes only to those who truly need them. It uses its powers to help the farmyard animals, providing them with food and shelter and helping them to overcome any challenges they may face.

The farmyard becomes a harmonious and thriving community, thanks to the genie's newfound wisdom and compassion. The animals no longer crave wishes, as they have learned to appreciate the gifts they already have. The genie, now at peace, watches over the farmyard, content in the knowledge that it has made a positive impact on the lives of those around it.

In the end, The Teeny Weeny Genie teaches us a valuable lesson about the importance of gratitude, compassion, and mindfulness. It reminds us that the greatest happiness comes from within, not from external sources. It encourages us to slow down, appreciate the world around us, and use our powers for good.

\n Weight: 192g\n
Dimension: 224 x 278 x 9 (mm)\n
ISBN-13: 9781509843596\n \n