Figaro

by Frances Barnes, John Fairbridge (Illustrator)

Figaro changes his occupation several times to please his wife's changing tastes, but when she realizes he has sacrificed his happiness in his work for her, she finds a way for them both to be happy.

16 pages, Hardcover

First published June 1, 1994

Reviews

[Mary Helene · Rating 2 out of 5]

Although this book reads nicely, with lists of food, and a kind of lilt in the rhythm, I was uneasy with its ambiguous message, which seemed to be: if a wife supports her husband in work that he loves, she, too, will be happy.