Children’s Book Review: Little Boat
July 22, 2009 by Karlynn Johnston
Filed under Book Nook
Immediately, my son grabbed this book and was mesmerized by the porthole cut out on the cover, featuring Little Boat in the center, so the visual appeal of this book scores an A+, right off the bat.
The underlying theme in this story is life, pure and simple. Little Boats voyage parallels life and our struggles, the fact that there are dangers, terrible storms, ups and downs, and treacherous rocks. But though it all, we find and make our friends, and with those friends our possibilities are endless, and our adventures are full and inspiring. The illustrations are wondrous and rich with color and captivate a child’s interest immediately.
Reading level: Ages 4-8
Page Count: 40 pages
Publisher: Templar
What to expect: challenges for Little Boat but none are too scary for the younger set, a good underlying moral about perseverance.
Publisher’s synopsis: One brave little boat is on a journey to discover the seven seas. Setting off into the big, wide world, Little Boat runs into treacherous waters, turbulent tides, and seafaring friends. After all his nautical adventures, our hero finds out that he’s no longer such a little boat.
About the Author:As a child, Thomas Docherty struggled to read and write; he didn’t write his first children’s book until after school and Art College. He does most of his work in the UK and lives in Bristol with his wife and daughter. You can visit his website, Thomas Docherty.
Our Rating 4 out of 5
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