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lillyvannilly's review against another edition
4.0
Participating in this years Battle of the Books at my
School. This book is one of the options. It was actually very cute and an insanely fast read.
School. This book is one of the options. It was actually very cute and an insanely fast read.
brendalovesbooks's review against another edition
4.0
This is a battle of the books selection for next year for 3-4th grades. It was a little bit silly, but I think overall it had a good message. Kids don't seem to care much about that, but I think they will still find the story fun.
in_and_out_of_the_stash's review against another edition
3.0
i think this would be a fun book for newer readers. One concern is that mother is gone which is likely to open up questions by some readers. Gone where?
teganbeesebooks's review against another edition
5.0
Cute story! I can't wait to hear more about the Ratsos. Monarch 2019 nominee.
bak8382's review against another edition
4.0
Great audio production, and funny story about brothers who think being mean is "tough," but after all their "mean" acts end up being helpful they learn what being tough really means.
burstnwithbooks's review against another edition
3.0
This was cute! The concept is great and so is the lesson. However, it wasn't incredibly special. It would be fun to read with kids though.
worldlibraries's review against another edition
4.0
This book was really touching. I appreciated that it discussed something I never hear discussed - how tough are men and boys supposed to be? What is the cost of being tough? It would be a wonderful book for a father and his son between second and sixth grade to read together because it could prompt a discussion that might not come up otherwise. It also might be a great prompt for a mother and her daughters to discuss how expecting boys to be 'too tough' isn't fair to boys - look at the cost to their Dad in this book for his 'supertoughness.'
In addition to a family read, this book and its series would be a lovely addition to any library or classroom for encouraging beginning readers who like to tackle a serious topic with humor and reflection.
In addition to a family read, this book and its series would be a lovely addition to any library or classroom for encouraging beginning readers who like to tackle a serious topic with humor and reflection.
ashleyaewert's review against another edition
4.0
The Rastos brothers want to be tough just like their Dad Lou. However, every time they try doing something bad to be tough, they end up being kind and helpful instead. In the end they learn that by doing those things they are just like their mother and their dad couldn't be more proud of them.
snazel's review against another edition
5.0
Exploring the concept of what it really means to be Tough, and if you should want to, in a funny and touching way. Well done.