A review by yvo_about_books
Tow-Truck Pluck by Annie M.G. Schmidt

5.0

Finished reading: October 18th 2016

“And he skipped off... That was strange because he hadn't eaten any berries. But it does happen... Some people don't need hassle berries to skip and play, it just comes naturally.”

*** A copy of this book was kindly provided to me by Netgalley and Pushkin Children's Books in exchange for an honest review. Thank you! ***

I almost couldn't believe my eyes when I came across this copy of the English translation of what has to be one of my absolute childhood favorites. I grew up with the Annie M.G. Schmidt books and her stories were probably among the first I read all by myself. Tow-Truck Pluck with its lovely illustrations by Fiep Westendorp (the same as the original Dutch version) is without doubt a book to treasure with your children and a title I cannot praise high enough. The English translation is well done and doesn't feel awkward or loses its original charm. Pluck is a delightful character and his adventures will appeal to most young readers. Simple, but full of charismatic characters, animals that can talk and illustrations to enjoy; Tow-Truck Pluck is the perfect choice if you are looking for a new title to read with or to the little ones. They will want to reread it many times!

If you are looking for a book to read to or with young children, I cannot recommend Tow-Truck Pluck high enough. The prose is easy to read and entertaining for children, and they will love the illustrations as well. Pluck is a very likeable character as well as his many (animal) friends. Each chapter has a new adventure, so they work perfectly as bedtime stories. More than recommended!