Age 04-08. 4 Stars. George’s mischievous, adventurous approach to life (balanced by his friend’s comforting and steadying presence) has made him popular with generations of children since the first book was published in 1941…. while children will enjoy the vicarious thrill of watching George’s antics, they have no trouble understanding that his often-foolish actions are inappropriate for themselves. If anything, he provides an example of how not to act.

Age 04-08. 4 Stars. This is a simply yet eloquently drawn wordless book delivering a charming fantasy, undoubtedly influenced by David Wiesner but with a quite different artistic style…. Wordless books do require more effort for adult readers, but they are excellent for helping children learn to interpret visual images, and afford an opportunity for self-”reading”. This one is a straightforward, creative and easy-to-follow fantasy that would be a great step toward more complex stories. Younger children will enjoy pretending they are in this story, and it may lend a sense of wonder and potential to new, unknown books that they encounter.