A new title in the fantastic First Reading series, based on a tale from Chinese folklore, aimed at children who are beginning to read. Selfish Shen has too many pears to eat, but he refuses to share them. Even when a hungry beggar comes along, Shen won't give away a single pear. then a magic tree with enough pears for everyone begins to grow - and Shen's pears mysteriously disappear .Ages 4+