Reviews

Little Pilgrim's Progress: From John Bunyan's Classic by Helen L. Taylor

annieteach's review against another edition

emotional inspiring reflective fast-paced

5.0

First long read-aloud with the Dash & Rhys. Took several months. Beautiful illustrations and amazing adaptation of PP that they understood but had great vocabulary. 

cpalisa's review against another edition

5.0

I haven't read the real Pilgrim's Progress, so I can't compare the two, but this was written in very easy to understand language. I thought it was very good and I loved the message.

vspicata's review against another edition

5.0

This has been a fun children's story to read to the girls this summer. I think the author did well unto the original. I love allegory themes, they are so quick they pick up everything.

hheartbooks's review against another edition

4.0

Having never read Pilgrims Progress, I can't compare but did like.

bethanysbooknook21's review against another edition

5.0

I absolutely love this book!! The text of this gorgeously illustrated children’s edition of Pilgrim’s Progress is the same that I grew up on, with a few tweaks to fit the anthropomorphised characters.

A great introduction to this solid Christian classic by John Bunyan, the Little Pilgrim’s Progress is written by Helen L. Taylor for young readers, without dumbing down the content in the slightest.

(My only pet peeve with the book is that Apollyon is “Self” in this version… still a great enemy for Christian to battle but it does change the story a bit)

The activity book that pairs with this book is SO fun, full of matching illustrations, drawing tutorials, mazes, and puzzles!

I can totally see using this book as a launching pad for a Pilgrim’s Progress study unit! I can’t wait to read this as a family.

jannamitchell's review against another edition

adventurous challenging hopeful inspiring reflective fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25

kerisreads's review against another edition

5.0

We LOVED this! Full review coming later, but in short: we especially loved Part I but my 6 year old was fully engaged even through Part II. It's a new favorite!

stacikristine's review against another edition

adventurous dark hopeful inspiring reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

This was SUCH a great book. The kids (10, 8, 6) said it is one of the best books we've ever read. We listened to the audio, and the kids looked at the pictures in the physical book (the one with the animals). We had read Dangerous Journey a few years ago, but this was our first time reading Little Pilgrim's Progress. 

jubar's review

adventurous challenging hopeful slow-paced

4.0

amerikinz14's review against another edition

adventurous emotional hopeful informative inspiring lighthearted reflective fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

The original “Pilgrim’s Progress” is a classic tale of how to live a Christian life among the Evil and Wickedness of the world.

This version takes the story and puts it into a way children (and anyone young-at-heart) can enjoy and understand!

The illustrations of the animal characters are very cute and help visualize the characters’ journey. (Personally, I think character names like “Evangelist” and “Faithful” fit talking anthropomorphic animals better than humans)

The chapters are very short so it’s fast paced. Overall, Highly Recommend this version!