Theodore, a little mouse, lives with a lizard that can grow a new tail, a frog that can swim underwater, and a turtle that can close up like a box....
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Jul 25, 2009
Pauline
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I had high expectations when we checked this one out at the library...I recognized the author's name among the list of 'classic' children's book authors. LOVED the illustrations/collages but thought the ending was bizarre; the main character has lied and when his friends find out, he just runs away. What's the lesson then for children? If you run/move you will never have to confront friends to whom you've lied? Weird. How about apologizing/explaining?
Jun 17, 2010
Antoinette
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I always enjoy Leo Lionni books, but this one was bizarre. I assume the author was ON mushrooms when he wrote it, as it doesn't seem to have any underlying message and ends abruptly. SPOILER: Theodore lies, his friends call him on it, and then he runs off. What??? Bizarre--I actually looked at other reviews to make sure our library copy wasn't missing pages or something, it was that sudden. Not one of his finer works.
Mar 24, 2009
Molly
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Theodore wants to be special so he tells a big lie. This lie gets out of hand and Theodore learns a big lession. Ages 4}+
Feb 01, 2012
Kixie
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Jun 17, 2010
Dianna
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This book turned out a little weird, but I guessed that from the title. My son liked the mushroom saying "quirp" quite a lot.
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