Reviewed
Pack 20:
Peter Pan
(age: 6+ years)
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Peter Pan
( 6+ years )
Published by
Ladybird Books Ltd. ISBN-10:1844220109. ISBN-13:9781844220106. Age 6 and up. 61 pages. 202mm X 252mm
(7.9in X 9.9in). Paperback.
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Description
Peter Pan is a boy
who refuses to grow up. He lives in Neverland, an island with mermaids and
lagoons, and accessible only by flying through the sky to 'the second star
to the right' from London. He has many adventures with Tinkerbell, a cute pixie,
and a gang of playful boys called the "Lost Boys".
Peter Pan connects only with children
as well as adults who are still young at heart. He loves to listen to Wendy's
stories about Neverland in the Darling family's nursery. When he found out that she would
have her own bedroom instead of sharing the nursery with her two little brothers,
John and Michael, Peter decided it was time to bring them to Neverland so they needn't grow up.
Many exciting things happened
in Neverland. When they were about to land, Tinkerbell told the Lost Boys
that a Wendy-bird was coming and got them to shoot Wendy with stones
using their slingshots. Peter was mad and banished Tinkerbell from
their hideout for a week.
Peter brought Wendy to the
Mermaid Lagoon while John and Michael went with the Lost Boys to capture the
Indians. Unfortunately, the Indians captured them! The Indian Chief thought
they had kidnapped his daughter, Tiger Lily.
Meanwhile, Peter and Wendy chanced
upon Peter's enemy, Captain Hook. Hook was threatening to drown Tiger Lily
if she refused to reveal Peter's hideout. A fierce battle ensued and Peter
managed to rescue Tiger Lily.
Later, the jealous Tinkerbell
teamed up with Hook. She revealed the location of the secret hideout,
with the hope that Hook would get rid of Wendy. Alas! Hook locked her up in
a glass lantern while he and his pirates headed to the hideout. Everyone was
captured except Peter who was inside. Hook lowered a bomb wrapped in a package
with a note purportedly from Wendy to Peter.
Tinkerbell heard of Hook's
evil plan. Frantically, she freed herself from the glass lantern and flew
to the hideout to warn Peter of the bomb. Back aboard Hook's ship, Wendy had to
walk the plank for refusing to join Hook and his gang.
Luckily, Peter Pan arrived on
time to save Wendy from dropping into the sea. Then, the two sides fight fiercely
until Hook lost his balance and fell into the sea, chased by a ferocious
crocodile.
At last, Wendy and her brothers
went home in Hook's ship sprinkled with Tinkerbell's pixie dust.
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Our review
On all Disney
Classic storybooks:
The distinct feature of a Ladybird-published Disney Classic storybook is the colourful
double-spread pictures that accompany the story from the beginning to the end.
The drawings are adorable and sleek. The book's size allows for large
pictures, thus enables you to fully enjoy their brilliant colours.
Text is
placed unobtrusively, letting the pictures take centre-stage. The length of it
is appropriate for beginner-readers, sufficiently long to develop reading skills
but without causing the young readers to lose interest.
On Peter Pan: It is every child's dream
to fly. When we were young, how many of us had tried flapping our hands
and jumping from higher ground, hoping that when we took off, we would
soar to the sky? Peter Pan helps the child to live his dream. On top of
that, Peter doesn't grow up. That is why Peter Pan's storybooks and
films are a perennial favourite to children.
For children who are familiar with Peter Pan through films, the book
provides an opportunity to read about it and enjoy the story at an unhurried
pace. For children who are not familiar, the story is exciting and stimulating
with elements of action, adventure, friendship and motherly love.
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Lady and the Tramp
(age 6 + )
Published by Ladybird Books Ltd.
ISBN-10:1844220419. ISBN-13:978-01844220410. Age 6 and up. 61 pages. 202mm X 252mm
(7.9in X 9.9in). 2003. Paperback.
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Description
Lady was a cocker spaniel much loved by Jim and Darling. She had two friends
Jock and Trusty, who were licensed dogs as well. There is also Tramp,
a street-wise dog who acted like a big brother to the weaker strays in
the neighbourhood.
One day, Jim and Darling went on a holiday and Aunt Sarah came to look after
their baby. She brought along her two Siamese cats. They hissed at Lady when Lady
tried to befriend them. Not only were the cats hostile, they were cunning and
wicked too. They pretended Lady had attacked them, so Aunt Sarah took Lady
to the pet shop to have a muzzle put on. Lady escaped from the shop but was
chased by a few fierce stray dogs.
Luckily, Tramp came to the rescue.
After getting his beaver friend to cut loose the muzzle, Tramp took Lady to
a candlelight dinner. Then, they went for a walk and fell asleep in the park, feeling
very happy.
The next morning, they came across a chicken
coop and decided to have some fun chasing the chickens. BANG! The farmer was coming.
Tramp managed to run away but Lady was picked up by the dog-catcher.
Lady's license tag
saved her from the dog-pound. Aunt Sarah chained her up in the kennel. Lady was terribly
sad and she blamed Tramp for causing trouble.
That night, a big black cat crept into
the baby's bedroom. Lady was unable to chase it because she was chained. Tramp heard
her barking and came to help. He went into the house and killed the rat after a furious
fight. Aunt Sarah caught Tramp in the house and send for the dog-catcher.
Moments later, Jim and Darling came home. They found out Tramp had saved
their baby and immediately went after the dog-catcher's van to get him back.
Tramp was taken in as Jim and Darling's pet.
The following Christmas, Tramp and Lady were proud parents to four puppies.
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Our review
On all Disney
Classic storybooks:
The distinct feature of a Ladybird-published Disney Classic storybook is the colourful
double-spread pictures that accompany the story from the beginning to the end.
The drawings are adorable and sleek. The book's size allows for large
pictures, thus enables you to fully enjoy their brilliant colours.
Text is
placed unobtrusively, letting the pictures take centre-stage. The length of it
is appropriate for beginner-readers, sufficiently long to develop reading skills,
but without causing the young readers to lose interest.
On Lady and the
Tramp: Implicit in the story is the
message that we should not judge a book by its cover. Tramp is a 'tramp' as he
does not have a home. However, he is brave and kind because he protects the weaker
stray dogs from the bullies. He is also knowledgeable and have the necessary
'contacts' to get things done, like when Lady needed to get the muzzle off.
Children are encourage to make
friends with the rich and the poor, the sophisticated and the uncultured. Lady
is from the upper-class but she has no qualms being friend with Tramp.
Jock was prejudiced against Tramp
but when he knew of Tramp's heroic act in saving the baby from the big rat, he
joined in the search for Tramp.
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The Jungle Book
(age 8-12 years)
Published by Ladybird Books Ltd. ISBN-10:1844220389. ISBN-13:978-1844220380.
Age 6 and up. 61 pages. 202mm X 252mm (7.9in X 9.9in). 2003. Paperback.
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Description
Mowgli was a baby in a basket when Bagheera the panther found him in
a river. A she-wolf who had just had wolf-cubs took him in as one of
her own. Bagheera remained as Mowgli's good friend.
When Mowgli was 10 years old,
there was news that Shere Khan the tiger had come back to the jungle after
an absence of several years. Shere Khan hated man and wanted to kill the boy.
Bagheera decided to bring Mowgli to a man-village where he would
be safe.
However, Mowgli wanted to remain
in the jungle. He was upset and felt there was no one he could trust. Bagheera
was frustrated with his indignation and left him alone.
Soon, Mowgli met Baloo,
a fun-loving bear. Baloo taught Mowgli many things like how to get banana from
the tree. They had a wonderful time together.
Bagheera convinced Baloo to send
Mowgli to a man-village. But when Mowgli found out where they were heading,
he ran away. Shere Khan the tiger got news of Mowgli's whereabout. He tracked
the boy down and sprang at him. Luckily, Baloo arrived in time to save Mowgli.
Shere Khan was too powerful for
Baloo. He knocked the bear over backwards. Suddenly, a lightning bolt struck
a tree. Mowgli tied a burning branch to Shere Khan's tail. The tiger
gave a terrified roar and disappeared into the jungle.
By now, they are at the edge
of a man-village. They heard a girl singing and Mowgli thought she was beautiful.
The girl smiled at him, so he did not hesitate to follow her back to the
man-village. Bagheera and Baloo were sad but they knew Mowgli had found the
place where he belonged.
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Our review
On all Disney
Classic storybooks:
The distinct feature of a Ladybird-published Disney Classic storybook is the colourful
double-spread pictures that accompany the story from the beginning to the end.
The drawings are adorable and sleek. The book's size allows for large
pictures, thus enables you to fully enjoy their brilliant colours.
Text is
placed unobtrusively, letting the pictures take centre-stage. The length of it
is appropriate for beginner-readers, sufficiently long to develop reading skills,
but without causing the young readers to lose interest.
On The Jungle Book:
Bagheera and Baloo teach children what friendship means. It means being
there for him even when your friend accuses you of being unreasonable. It means doing
what is best for him even if that involves sending him away, knowing very well
you are going to miss him. Although Mowgli were angry with his two friends,
Bagheera and Baloo persisted in keeping him safe. Mowgli had also called
Baloo a traitor, but when Mowgli was attacked by Shere Khan the tiger, Baloo
came to his rescue.
As little kids
grow and discover more about themselves, and are exposed to different
environment, they may later find acceptance and a stronger sense of
belonging with another group of friends. So, should two good friends
drift apart, do not be disheartened because it is a natural development.
When Mowgli saw the girl who
was singing, he was intrigued and hooked. He decided to follow the girl,
after waving good-bye to Bagheera and Baloo. He had discovered there were
many more of his kind and instantly felt at home.
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