sarahcoller's review
4.0
Feb. 2022: I just finished reading this with my 10 year old daughter. She was slightly amused. Ha!
2020: My 10 year old son and I have been reading this slowly over the last year and just finished tonight. It was a silly and fun read, if a little slow in places. Silly nonsense tales a la Lewis Carroll. Definitely British.
2020: My 10 year old son and I have been reading this slowly over the last year and just finished tonight. It was a silly and fun read, if a little slow in places. Silly nonsense tales a la Lewis Carroll. Definitely British.
minty's review against another edition
2.0
The reader for this is PHENOMENAL. But the stories... I don't know. They definitely highlight values of old, and there's some uncomfortable, potentially indelicate descriptions of those who are not of European descent. Also some of the tales are kind of dumb. I expected to be more charmed, and there were some moments, but overall, no.
squidsmash's review against another edition
adventurous
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
beckysboger's review against another edition
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
2.0
kandicez's review against another edition
5.0
I love to read these to my children. They are so matter-of-fact!
richellegoodrich's review against another edition
4.0
A fun book to read to kids; creative tales about the origin of animals.
rachel45's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5