Review: Great story for big imaginations
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 11 14, 2013
The perfect title for any young lady with a big imagination, “A Golden Egg for Charlie” is a sweet story about dreaming big and making wishes.Main character Charlie Lewis is a fun girl who befriends a magpie named Maggie. One day, while sharing tea with Maggie, Charlie is gifted a golden egg from Maggie’s nest. This beautifully illustrated golden egg is much like a genie lamp where it can grant a wish. When Charlie brings the egg home and makes a wish, she can’t believe what happens the next morning: the egg is broken and a baby Maggie has appeared. Charlie loves her little Maggie, but before she knows it, there are other golden eggs appearing. What is this girl dreamer going to do with all of these little Maggies?Author Patricia Leynse has crafted a fun story about the power of believing in and making wishes. Charlie’s character has something every little girl can identify with, whether it’s her love of dressing up (Charlie makes an adorable firefighter) or her ability to befriend animals. The story has a wonderful rhyme scheme that makes this a fantastic read aloud to a group or just one listening. I can definitely see this story becoming a book-before-bed regular for many families. The illustrations by Amy Lorraine are vibrant and detailed. Charlie and her magpie friends are beautifully detailed. My favorite spreads are at the end of the story when Charlie and the magpies… well, pick up the book. You won’t be disappointed.I would highly recommend this title to young ladies in kindergarten through second grade for reading, but all ages can enjoy this story and think about what they would wish for if they had a golden egg.