The Story of Ferdinand
Reviewed by Children’s Book List
A true classic with a timeless message, this story about a docile bull who would rather smell flowers than engage in the bullfights in Madrid is now packaged with a compact disc featuring a professional reading of the unabridged story.
Rating: 5 *****
Ferdinand stays tried and true to who he is no matter how much they provoke him. This is a nice story focusing on individuality.
While the other field mice work to gather grain and nuts for winter, Frederick sits on a sunny rock by himself. I gather sun rays for the cold dark winter days, he tells them. Another day he gathers colors and then words. And when the food runs out, it is Frederick, the dreamer and poet, whose endless store of supplies warms the hearts of his fellow mice, and feeds their spirits during the darkest winter days.
Rating: 5 *****
A story about individuality and how everyone can make a contribution in their own way.
It seems “Quiet, Wyatt” is always the answer when Wyatt asks to do anything. His father says he’s not big enough to help make breakfast, the big kids say he’s too young to play with them, and Wyatt’s mom says he’s not old enough to buy the cute, fluffy puppy.
Rating: *****
This book is as much for parents as it is for children. It’s a nice reminder that children have a voice and should be allowed to use it.
One day down on the farm, Duck got a wild idea. “I bet I could ride a bike,” he thought. He waddled over to where the boy parked his bike, climbed on and began to ride. At first he rode slowly and he wobbled a lot, but it was fun!
Rating: *****
There is so much that’s great about this book: trying something new, overcoming fear, and even showing individuality. That duck sure is one good role model.
Tacky is an odd bird who marches to the beat of a different drummer. Tacky’s perfect friends find him annoying until his eccentric behavior saves the day.
Rating: *****
Your child will love tacky. It’s a fun story about conventions and conformism.
Suggested Activity: Watch the animated movie Happy Feet. It’s very similar to Tacky.
Saturday wants to know all about the other farmyard animals and do all the things they can do–things that his mother tells him he can never do. Soon, Saturday discovers something that a little chick can do.
Rating: ****
This book will let you discuss your child’s natural abilities as well as inspire an attempt to try new things.
Despite the advice of others in her family, Ella Sarah persists in wearing the striking and unusual outfit of her own choosing.
Rating: ****
I think this story might be more for parents then kids. If you’ve ever fought with your child in the morning about what they’re going to wear you’ll appreciate this story. In the end, you’ll see that all kids dress funny, and then at least you know that it’s a struggle all parents face and that you’re not alone.
Buddy the cat imitates all those around him, whether they are cats, dogs, or squirrels.
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Rating: ***
There’s not much to this story, but it does show consequences of being a copycat of something you are not. It also has half pages, which when turned show the copycat, that your child will love.
