Review of John, Paul, George & Ben (Bccb Blue Ribbon Picture Book Awards (Awards))

An enduring children's story!

Such a lovely book! I found this gem at a local book fair and was immediately drawn to its lively pages and historical content all pumped into a quite small children's book. I immediately desired it, not only for myself in order to engage in the innocent diversion of a children's historical story, but also because I think it to be a most excellent tale for my own future children.

It is historically accurate unless when it chooses to divulge in a joke, which it does so very smoothly. I do so enjoy that instead of making the common folly by saying, "The British are coming!" it says correctly "The Redcoats are coming!" This was another aspect that induced me to buy this hardcover children's book at the age of 19!

I certainly recommend, if you do happen to stumble upon it in a book store or a library, to browse through its pages. It is quite amusing, and if you have children I wholeheartedly recommend you suggest it to them! The book is quite a laugh as it introduces you to the comic characters John Hancock, Paul Revere, George Washington, and Benjamin Franklin. What is most excellent about the book is that it provides a more accurate description of these important American figures at its end.

10/10

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Added by Charis 2 months ago on 15 October 2009 08:53