Easily my new favourite children's book. It's a good thing my kids also love it.Easily my new favourite children's book. It's a good thing my kids also love it....more
One of the best from a great children's author. Now that my daughter's been learning to read, its fun and simple rhythm - which she practically knows One of the best from a great children's author. Now that my daughter's been learning to read, its fun and simple rhythm - which she practically knows by heart - is a great introduction to the way words and books work....more
An excellent read, based on the true story of Joshua Bell. As my wife pointed out, it's one of those rare books for the children in which the moral isAn excellent read, based on the true story of Joshua Bell. As my wife pointed out, it's one of those rare books for the children in which the moral is actually for the parents....more
A fun and well-crafted story about a clever and confident young girl who uses her brains to outwit a giant. Especially fun and beneficial for young giA fun and well-crafted story about a clever and confident young girl who uses her brains to outwit a giant. Especially fun and beneficial for young girls....more
This one's good fun, with a message at the end that's always good to share with the kids.This one's good fun, with a message at the end that's always good to share with the kids....more
I grabbed three of the books in this series from the library tonight. All very well done, but this was the toddler's favourite.I grabbed three of the books in this series from the library tonight. All very well done, but this was the toddler's favourite....more
This one's a lot of fun. My toddler is just starting to get a sense of what words are and how they work, and this has been a fun and educational book This one's a lot of fun. My toddler is just starting to get a sense of what words are and how they work, and this has been a fun and educational book to read with her....more
I have fond memories of my mother reading this book to us sporadically, a few chapters at a time over meals. When it came time to launch that traditioI have fond memories of my mother reading this book to us sporadically, a few chapters at a time over meals. When it came time to launch that tradition with my kids, I started with this book. Still holds up!...more
You can't have a list of children's books without including this one. An absolute classic, and one I'm glad to now be reading to my own kids.You can't have a list of children's books without including this one. An absolute classic, and one I'm glad to now be reading to my own kids....more
Great storytelling, beautifully rendered. One of those rare children's books that speaks to the adults on its own level.Great storytelling, beautifully rendered. One of those rare children's books that speaks to the adults on its own level....more