Title: Charming and Clever for all ages
Product review: I found this book in the Library while planning a Valentine Party for fourth graders. I needed a book that was brief enough for a quick activity, but challenging enough to hold the attention of 10 year olds. The familiar rhyme can be sung or read, but the vocabulary and concepts are tricky enough to engage older elementary students & spark further conversation.Kids who are familiar with the world of Little House on the Prairie will recognize the modes of transportation and communication (horseback, railroad, smoke signals, pigeon, postal letter). In an age of instant messaging, the tenacity of the protagonist to deliver his Valentine message is charming and impressive. Kids will learn both ingenuity and perseverance from his example. And in the end, it's the woman who calmly bakes a treat and manages to traverse the landscape between them.This book is a great example of how a well-done picture book can charm any audience.
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