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Ugly Eliza Aug 19, 2008
I think this is a great book for people who kids they should go out and buy it. It's not too heavy of a read little children will love the the cartoon drawings. The girl in the story is very simple but cute at the same time. This book is a must have for grade school aged children.
Far Out & Good-Hearted "Tall Tale" For Kids!!! Jul 25, 2008
My kids and I really enjoyed "Ugly Eliza & The Sunken Ship." The author has a truly funny way with words and a great imagination. He also writes as if he's talking, so if you read it aloud with plenty of emphasis and earnestness, you get good laughs with lines like "the salt water felt so good on her crusty feet" and "she was heads down and hiney up in her project"!
Offbeat, warm, and good-hearted, it appealed to my kids' natural silliness and never got gross-out or weird like some modern "children's" tales. I've got to believe that the author is a Southerner, between his wacky way with the English language and his enjoyable cast of characters (starting with Miss Eliza herself, of course).
My kids also liked that it's a tall tale in the best American tradition--completely off the wall and filled with absurdly funny details. Last thing: There is no credit for who did the pictures, but they're great--crazy and primitive and filled with funny energy. They really complement the story.
Kids--and grown-ups--who find all forms of exaggeration entertaining (like most I know, including my own and myself!) will get a big kick out this story. I highly recommend it for your home bookshelf or childcare reading space.
I can't wait till the next one!!!!!! Jul 21, 2008
Ugly Eliza and the Sunken Ship
This is the cutest book ever. It reminds me of the silly stories my papaw use to tell me when I was little. I look forward to having the Ugly Eliza collection in my home!!
Great for children Jul 16, 2008
A great book for me to read to my children. I was surprised on how much they loved the characters presented. They enjoyed the pictures and we laughed together constantly through the pages. I recommend for anyone needing a good book to read to their children, even if they are under the age recommendation, as my boy and girl are, they will enjoy it.
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Truly gifted writer! Jun 21, 2008
There are few books out these days that a parent can actually enjoy with their children. This one was the most outrageously funny book I have ever read. It made me giggle down to my toes! I strongly recommend this book to any parent who wants their child(ren) to learn that being different is an alright way to be. I think it will help those children that may feel a little out of place in their own shoes.
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