The Little Engine That Could
Reviewed by Children’s Book List
A classic tale of the determined little engine that, despite its size, triumphantly pulls a train full of toys to the waiting children on the other side of a mountain.
Rating: 5 *****
This is as classic as it gets. A wonderful story to teach your child about trying and hard work.
The antics of Baby Elephant as his mother tries to teach him to eat with a spoon at the clown family’s dining table.
Rating: 4 ****
I’m not particularly fond of books which show humans as better than animals. I would have liked this book better if it showed why the animals are special too.
Although unaware that a fox is after her as she takes a walk around the farmyard, Rosie the hen still manages to lead him into one accident after another.
Rating: 5 *****
Your child will love seeing what happens to the fox next. A great visual story that allows the child to narrate using the pictures in addition to the words.
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.
Make Way for Ducklings
Reviewed by Children’s Book List
The busy Boston streets are too dangerous for eight little ducklings! But with a little help from a friendly policeman Mrs. Mallard and her family arrive safely at their new home. The public garden was no place for ducklings when they were first born, but now they are old enough to brave the raucous crowds and swim with the giant swan boats.
Rating: 5 *****
A really great story focusing on family and safety.
