Phoebe's Revolt

Rating:
Summary: Rhyme or Reason
Review: I first checked Phoebe's Revolt out of the local library from a randomly selected basket of books my pre-schoolers chose. My boys loved the story so much that before we returned it to the library they had most of it memorized. Few children's books grab my attention enough to buy one copy, but Phoebe's Revolt contained so many elements I thought important to convey to children I immediately bought several copies to give as gifts for the beloved children in my life. In a delightful tale of an eight year old girl who refuses to be dressed in lace and bows, the author uses rhyme and psychology to portray how Phoebe's struggle eventually leads to a compromise. The reader is lulled by the rhythm of the story and yet kept in suspense by Phoebe's antics until in the end Phoebe and her parents understand each other. It is a must for every child's library.

Rating:
Summary: Rhyme or Reason
Review: I first checked Phoebe's Revolt out of the local library from a randomly selected basket of books my pre-schoolers chose. My boys loved the story so much that before we returned it to the library they had most of it memorized. Few children's books grab my attention enough to buy one copy, but Phoebe's Revolt contained so many elements I thought important to convey to children I immediately bought several copies to give as gifts for the beloved children in my life. In a delightful tale of an eight year old girl who refuses to be dressed in lace and bows, the author uses rhyme and psychology to portray how Phoebe's struggle eventually leads to a compromise. The reader is lulled by the rhythm of the story and yet kept in suspense by Phoebe's antics until in the end Phoebe and her parents understand each other. It is a must for every child's library.

Rating:
Summary: terrific
Review: Stubborn Phoebe learns a gentle lesson about getting her own way. Written in rhyme, the book will hold the attention of your smaller readers, without speaking down to older children.