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cadyly's review against another edition
2.0
The text of the book is a poem, and the poem is ... okay. A little cheesy for my taste, but kids might like it. It reminds me of Daniel 3 and the Liturgy of the Hours (Wind and chill, bless the Lord, etc.)
As for the illustrations... I like the colors, but I'm not a big fan of how they are done technically. There are large brush strokes and it almost seems to be Impressionist, which is *not* my favorite style.
So, we might take a look at it once, if we happen across it again, but I don't see it becoming a favorite.
My Favorite Picture:
Either the frog or the hummingbird or just the water portion of the one with the whale.
As for the illustrations... I like the colors, but I'm not a big fan of how they are done technically. There are large brush strokes and it almost seems to be Impressionist, which is *not* my favorite style.
So, we might take a look at it once, if we happen across it again, but I don't see it becoming a favorite.
My Favorite Picture:
Either the frog or the hummingbird or just the water portion of the one with the whale.
bristlecone's review against another edition
4.0
I love James Herriot's stories about life as a vet on the Yorkshire dales. Charming and heart felt and makes me want to visit the dales.
perjacxis's review against another edition
4.0
I think the first one was slightly better but I enjoyed this one a lot too.
heathercbrad's review against another edition
emotional
informative
inspiring
reflective
relaxing
slow-paced
4.5
millie23sutcliffe's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
informative
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
slow-paced
4.0
007medsci's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
medium-paced
4.0
Another enjoyable collection of tales. I love that Herriot's love of life and animals oozes out all over. However, there are times when I think he must be embellishing the true story a bit!!!!
kismazsola's review against another edition
4.0
This book is a collection of "bright and beautiful" stories. The kind of 20-pages, that make you believe in the beauty of life and happiness. I'm grateful for my teacher that she recommended this book for me!