chantie's review
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
I love this book. One of my favourite books to read to my children when they were young.
calistareads's review
4.0
Every year that I went to my grandparents's house as a child, I would read this story before bed. I should get it from the library and share it with my nephew. I think the niece is already to old for it. I loved this little story. It reminds me of my childhood and feeling safe in the family homestead.
The book was magical back then. I loved fireflies too. In my mind this book is linked to summer.
The book was magical back then. I loved fireflies too. In my mind this book is linked to summer.
trish204's review
4.0
4.5 stars
As many know, there are a lot of English children's books that I've missed out on. Even the famous ones. It is therefore no surprise that I had never heard of this one. I read about it (actually, only saw the cover) in the interview David gave on Mischenko's blog: https://readrantrockandroll.com/2017/08/30/meet-the-reader-series-with-david-proud-gleeman-in-branwens-adventuring-party-hiatus/
The owl on the cover was the selling point for me, but I must say that the story in general is very sweet. Now, it should be pointed out that this book is for really little children that are just learning to read themselves. It tells the story of the owl Sam who is trying to find a friend to play with at night. He eventually manages but Gus the firefly is up to no good and thus the trouble starts.
Great is that this story is sweet and educational at the same time.
It is about respect (or what the lack thereof can result in), about helping each other, about friendship, and it teaches children to read at the same time.
Definite reading recommendation.
As many know, there are a lot of English children's books that I've missed out on. Even the famous ones. It is therefore no surprise that I had never heard of this one. I read about it (actually, only saw the cover) in the interview David gave on Mischenko's blog: https://readrantrockandroll.com/2017/08/30/meet-the-reader-series-with-david-proud-gleeman-in-branwens-adventuring-party-hiatus/
The owl on the cover was the selling point for me, but I must say that the story in general is very sweet. Now, it should be pointed out that this book is for really little children that are just learning to read themselves. It tells the story of the owl Sam who is trying to find a friend to play with at night. He eventually manages but Gus the firefly is up to no good and thus the trouble starts.
Great is that this story is sweet and educational at the same time.
It is about respect (or what the lack thereof can result in), about helping each other, about friendship, and it teaches children to read at the same time.
Definite reading recommendation.
j_t_tobin's review
5.0
Great full-page art. Logical, linear storyline with a simple and positive moral to it.
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