Very thoughtful and well written book on an often-overlooked topic. It is very easy to ignore this sin, but it can often be the groundwork for many others. Tilly Dillehay unpacks the importance of seeing envy in our own lives.
Makes for a good bedtime story. A short rhyme that feels nostalgic as an adult and endearing for the child.
Great book! I'm expecting more books like this in the future, because our children and adults need good literature to read.
This book was a doctrinally sound look at envy and leaves the reader with understanding of the devastating effect it has on us when it goes unchecked. The author's writing is engaging, biblical, and convicting.
Great art; great writing. This quickly became our 2-year-old's favorite book. He had all the words memorized after about 10 readings. It keeps focus with good vocabulary and meter.
Awesome illustrations, great values/lessons. Kinda short in length though.
From the day it arrived, we have enjoyed this story. Beautiful artwork, engaging text, GREAT story.
My kids just open the book and stare at the pictures! I enjoy them just as much, the incredible detail in every single one, is just fantastic. My toddler has the first pages memorized already! We love this book as a family and it has already been well loved and I hope it is for generations to come 🥰
This book was tremendously insightful! I bought a copy to pass along, because it was such a blessing to me!
Great art and a great story on our aging courage and getting along with your siblings, would highly recommend!
What a delight to see all of this great musical treasure I’ve been ignorant of for most of my life! I’ve only just started going through the music, but it has been encouraging and fun to see how saints from the past (and present) have been flexing their creative muscle to help us find the right tunes and lyrics to praise our great God. And a Psalter! What better way to “store up Thy word in my heart”?
I bought this book for my youngest son and daughter! They loved it! My son enjoys reading it to himself (he just learned to read)! It is very well written and inspiring!
Read it. You are required to. Don’t believe me? Read it and find out.
Well who the heck is Gashmu?! His option doesn’t matter, this book clarifies that and serves to whet the appetite of those interested in building New Christendom. Easy quick read. Do it.
This book is an absolute gem. We've only had it in our home for about a week, but it has instantly become our favorite go-to storybook we read night after night. It's a mark of its quality that neither my children (nor I!) have gotten even the slightest bit sick of it after 20+ reads. My children are ages 4-8, boys and girls, and they all love it.
The art is simply stunning, with so many little details to look at on every page. Every single picture is like its own art piece I would want to hang on my wall, and each is so captivating and tells an entire story in and of itself.
The writing doesn't slouch, either. Every phrase and rhyme is carefully crafted and is a delight to read aloud, while moving the story forward at just the right pace. The story is neither too long nor too short. You might say it is the perfect pace and the perfect length. It's satisfying, but it doesn't overstay its welcome. I particularly love one spread of pages in which Forrest (the author and illustrator) uses the lightning sound effects on the page as part of the rhyme scheme with the narration. It's just simply *chef's kiss*
This book is an absolute classic that I plan on passing down to my grandchildren and hopefully their grandchildren. As Forrest Dickison's first complete work of his own (as both author and illustrator) I would say he simply smashed it right out of the park, and I can't wait to see what's next. Don't hesitate. BUY THIS BOOK!
My entire family loved this book. The art is fantastic, the language is rich, and the story (and "moral") are just fantastic. We especially loved the expressions on the Cranky Danky Dragon throughout. It's such a satisfying (and edifying) read!
Gave this to my son for his fifth birthday. Great story! Lots of teachable lessons in this one. Forrest’s artwork in here is top notch as well.