Review: PERSEVERANCE PAYS OFF!
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 04 30, 2014
This book tells the tale of Peter, a very small fish, who has big dreams. He is born and lives in a small pond at the base of a waterfall, but he has visions of swimming to the big lake far beyond his home. Peter is determined to make his dream come true. Along the way, he must overcome all sorts of dangers, bullies, physical obstacles, natural predators and his own fears. Using his relentless sense of optimism and his good heart, Peter comes to grip with his enemies, forgives them, and turns them into allies.The author tells us that she made up these stories as bedtime tales that were added over time. Each mini story is set up like a cliff hangar and can be used as a bedtime read aloud. The vocabulary is a bit difficult for young children; older children might enjoy the book as an early chapter book. I read this book on my Kindle HD Fire. The pictures are done well, but are too small to see all the detail. It would be better viewed on the cloud. There are a few minor formatting issues.I would still recommend this book as a beautiful story of friendship, kindness and determination--values that are well communicated to children in this delightful tale.