The Magic of Ooh La La

by Fangfei Li, Xiaoxian Dong (Illustrations)

High in the clouds is the magical kingdom of Ooh La La, where everyone can create whatever they desire just by imagining it. But one boys greatest desire is to go to Earth in search of true happiness. The king allows him to travel there for three days, but without his magical powers. On the first day, the boy washes dishes in a restaurant. On the second day, the boy works as a messenger delivering packages. However, he has not found happiness. On the third and final day, the boy discovers a beautiful garden and learns that making something with his own hands gives him the happiness he has desired. To thank the boy for his work, the gardener gives him a red bag filled with seeds. he boy returns to Ooh La La and teaches others the happiness that creating something with your own hands can bring.

32 pages, Hardcover

Published October 15, 2019

Reviews

[Cindy Mitchell *Kiss the Book* · Rating 4 out of 5]

The Magic of Ooh La La by Fangfei Li, illustrated by Xiaoxian Dong, PICTURE BOOK Reycraft Books, 2019, $9. 9781478868781

BUYING ADVISORY: EL (K-3) - ADVISABLE

AUDIENCE APPEAL: AVERAGE

In the magical land of Ooh La La, where all you have to do is wish for something and it appears, a young boy is unhappy and wishes he could visit Earth - maybe there he will find happiness. However, when given only 3 days, he quickly learns that he needs money on Earth - forbidden to use his powers he finds a job, day 1 washing dishes, day 2 as a messenger boy. But on the 3rd day he discovers a beautiful garden and learns the beauty and happiness of working with your hand to create something beautiful and lasting.

I loved the message in The Magic of Ooh La La - that it isn't about what you have, happiness comes when you lose yourself in what you are doing and create something everyone can enjoy. Xiaoxian Don's illustrations are great - old fashioned and sweet. A terrific story about appreciating the value of hard work.

Lisa Librarian
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[Lisa · Rating 4 out of 5]

In the magical land of Ooh La La, where all you have to do is wish for something and it appears, a young boy is unhappy and wishes he could visit Earth - maybe there he will find happiness. However, when given only 3 days, he quickly learns that he needs money on Earth - forbidden to use his powers he finds a job, day 1 washing dishes, day 2 as a messenger boy. But on the 3rd day he discovers a beautiful garden and learns the beauty and happiness of working with your hand to create something beautiful and lasting.

I loved the message in The Magic of Ooh La La - that it isn't about what you have, happiness comes when you lose yourself in what you are doing and create something everyone can enjoy. Xiaoxian Don's illustrations are great - old fashioned and sweet. A terrific story about appreciating the value of hard work.

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