- Reading Rainbow Book
- Caldecott Honor Book
This is one of those books that contain an extremely simple story. There are no apparent conflicts, the story flows along is a simply mellow sort of way and you finish it and say "how sweet," and then sort of go along with your business.
Strangely though, this is one of those stories that once read, absolutely sticks with you for some reason and is much more profound that many a more complex tale I have read.
Simply put, which I feel is appropriate here; this is the story of a little girl and her family. Her mother is a hard working woman who is supporting the family. In the not so distant past, their apartment had burned down and the family lost everything. The entire neighborhood and the little girl's extended family pitched in and helped. Most things were eventually replaced...most thing with the exception of a nice comfortable chair that the mother could set in at night and rest her weary body. Over time the little girl and indeed, the entire family saved and saved their pennies until they were able to buy momma a new chair, or at least a very nice used one.
That's it! That is the story!
When we take this simple tale of love between family members, the neighbors and the relatives, and mix it with the wonderful whimsical art work, we have something very special in this book. Hard times are hard times but the message of everyone pulling together is strong here and is certainly applicable in the hard times many are facing today.
Now I like this story and every kid I have read it to likes it. It is simply pretty special.
Please allow me a small rant here. I noted that at least one reviewer at Amazon took exception to this story. They did not like the fact that the woman did not have a husband. They apparently did not like the fact that there were strong women figures in this story. (Apparently the strength of the mother and little girl are all part of some sort of evil anti-Christian feminist agenda). If you read these reviews you find a lot of pure misunderstanding and/or a very twisted philosophy and/or religious view. It is not a `sin' to not have a husband. This story told nothing of divorce. Even it had, that should make no difference what so ever. I know that there are several obscure passages in the bible that tell of how horrid divorce is, but folks...to be honest with you, the vast majority of people I know have been through this process whether they be Christian or otherwise. It is life and we need to deal with it. I also noted in these reviews just a hint of racism here and there. Shame on you! That is pretty disgusting and certainly inappropriate. If your religious views include some sort of racist doctrine, then I strongly suggest you check out some other denomination. It ain't what the bible teaches...trust me.
Thank you for allowing me that little side paragraph.
All in all, this is a great book. Your child will be better for having read it and I dare say you will be too.
Don Blankenship Strangely though, this is one of those stories that once read, absolutely sticks with you for some reason and is much more profound that many a more complex tale I have read.
Simply put, which I feel is appropriate here; this is the story of a little girl and her family. Her mother is a hard working woman who is supporting the family. In the not so distant past, their apartment had burned down and the family lost everything. The entire neighborhood and the little girl's extended family pitched in and helped. Most things were eventually replaced...most thing with the exception of a nice comfortable chair that the mother could set in at night and rest her weary body. Over time the little girl and indeed, the entire family saved and saved their pennies until they were able to buy momma a new chair, or at least a very nice used one.
That's it! That is the story!
When we take this simple tale of love between family members, the neighbors and the relatives, and mix it with the wonderful whimsical art work, we have something very special in this book. Hard times are hard times but the message of everyone pulling together is strong here and is certainly applicable in the hard times many are facing today.
Now I like this story and every kid I have read it to likes it. It is simply pretty special.
Please allow me a small rant here. I noted that at least one reviewer at Amazon took exception to this story. They did not like the fact that the woman did not have a husband. They apparently did not like the fact that there were strong women figures in this story. (Apparently the strength of the mother and little girl are all part of some sort of evil anti-Christian feminist agenda). If you read these reviews you find a lot of pure misunderstanding and/or a very twisted philosophy and/or religious view. It is not a `sin' to not have a husband. This story told nothing of divorce. Even it had, that should make no difference what so ever. I know that there are several obscure passages in the bible that tell of how horrid divorce is, but folks...to be honest with you, the vast majority of people I know have been through this process whether they be Christian or otherwise. It is life and we need to deal with it. I also noted in these reviews just a hint of racism here and there. Shame on you! That is pretty disgusting and certainly inappropriate. If your religious views include some sort of racist doctrine, then I strongly suggest you check out some other denomination. It ain't what the bible teaches...trust me.
Thank you for allowing me that little side paragraph.
All in all, this is a great book. Your child will be better for having read it and I dare say you will be too.
The Ozarks
Reading Information:
Word Count: 1,068
Page Count: 32
Accelerated Reading level: 3.4 / points: 0.5
AR quiz: 9761
Reading Counts!: 3.8 / points:2.0
Lexile: 640L
Updated August 2013
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