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Felix loves stories. This we know.
We recently acquired a copy of The Story Tree, retold by Hugh Lupton and illustrated by Sophie Fatus. Based on traditional stories from around the world–some more familiar than others, this book is written to be read aloud.
The rhythm and pacing of these stories is musical, using words and phrases like verses and refrains. Sophie Fatus’s illustrations are charming and whimsical.
The seven stories in this collection focus on problem solving, ingenuity, and the importance of friends and family. The Blue Coat tells the story of a frugal and loving mother’s reuse of her son’s favorite coat. The The Sweetest Song is a playful tale of using your head in the face of certain danger in the form of a hungry wolf with an ear for a tune.
The Three Billy Goats Gruff is a familiar favorite.
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Felix loves the hapless rooster’s cry for help in Little Lord Feather Frock, and that he gets the help he needs from his friends.
Included with the book is a story CD, narrated by author Hugh Lupton, which Felix loves to listen to on car trips. Our Barefoot Books library is fairly extensive because Mama is an ambassador, but this one has risen to the top of the frequently read pile.
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Move Over Mary Poppins! 