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Reviewed Pack 20: Peter Pan
(age: 6+ years)

Peter Pan (cover)

Peter Pan (inside)
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.

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.

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 (cover)

Lady and the Tramp (inside)
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.

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.

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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jungle_cover (22K)

jungle_inside (38K)
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.

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.

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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