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cimorene1558's review
4.0
A very odd little book--which is not to say I don't like it, because I do; odd can be excellent, and it is in this case!
waclements7's review
5.0
A simple, funny little book about a boy and his encounter with a tree, and the resulting treatment of the splinter he acquired. Lovely illustrations. I had never run across the Donald books before--a surprise treat!
calistareads's review
4.0
I was finally able to track down a copy of this in the Openlibrary. I didn't think I could get it, so I deleted it from my Goodreads TBR. Edward Gorey is the illustrator and I wanted to be a Gorey completist.
The illustrations do not disappoint. The story is simple and sort of misses that quirky nature if Gorey wrote it, but it's still quirky. A boy is playing in the woods with trees and gets a splinter. She goes to his mother and most of the book is about removing the splinter. I don't know if children would enjoy it, I doubt they would, but I thought it amusing.
I found one more book I need, so I need to track it down. 'Donald has a..."
The best part of this book is the last page where Peter shares his correspondences with Edward or 'Ted'. He would have been a fun pen pale.
The illustrations do not disappoint. The story is simple and sort of misses that quirky nature if Gorey wrote it, but it's still quirky. A boy is playing in the woods with trees and gets a splinter. She goes to his mother and most of the book is about removing the splinter. I don't know if children would enjoy it, I doubt they would, but I thought it amusing.
I found one more book I need, so I need to track it down. 'Donald has a..."
The best part of this book is the last page where Peter shares his correspondences with Edward or 'Ted'. He would have been a fun pen pale.
lauriereadslohf's review
4.0
This is one eerie little children's book. I am the non-squeamish one in my household which means splinter duty as well as tooth pulling, doggie leg infection draining (don't ask) and any other grossity usually falls upon me so this book really appeals to me.
I love the creepy, atmospheric drawings. The creepiest being the pillow carrying scene, followed by the alcohol on the fresh wound. Momma's intent in both cases looks a bit devious to me . . .
Recommend to creepy children everywhere.
I love the creepy, atmospheric drawings. The creepiest being the pillow carrying scene, followed by the alcohol on the fresh wound. Momma's intent in both cases looks a bit devious to me . . .
Recommend to creepy children everywhere.
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