** I received a free e-galley from NetGalley in exchange for my honest review**Cover: NostalgicRating: 4 StarsCharacters: RealisticPlot: Like a childhood memoryOverall: A fun readRecommend? YesShort Review:Brilliant! This is both a love story, and a tall tale, beautifully crafted! I love the way the...
My oldest son (now three) has counted this book among his favorites for more than a year. It tells the story of Christian the lion, who became a YouTube sensation about five years ago. (I dare you to watch without tearing up!) For those not familiar with the story, two men purchase a lion cub from H...
Interesting little story. I don't know if it's based on any truth, but young Abe Lincoln goes fishing, and on his way home with dinner, he runs into a solider. Out of the kindness of his heart, Abe gives the hungry solider his family's dinner, knowing his family will be proud of him. This tale talks...
Lord, I love this book! It is so cute! :)Awwww...I can't think of a better Halloween picture book unless it's Boris and Bella!
5/19/12 ** This was an unexpected find when I attended an Indiana SCBWI conference with my husband and was browsing the bookseller's display. I typically wouldn't have bought a new,hardback for my classroom, but thought the topic and ease of reading made the book worthwhile.Tommy's father is the pa...
Good, fast-paced mix of adventure and history.
A couple of books have already been published about Christian the Lion but this telling is warm and inviting. The two wordless spreads showing Christian, Ace, and John are wonderful.
Interesting little story. I don't know if it's based on any truth, but young Abe Lincoln goes fishing, and on his way home with dinner, he runs into a solider. Out of the kindness of his heart, Abe gives the hungry solider his family's dinner, knowing his family will be proud of him. This tale talks...