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Rip Squeak #4
Find the Magic
Rip Squeak returns in a rollicking new adventure as a trip to an old bookshop sends Rip and his friends off on a journey through imagination and history. Fourth book in the Rip Squeak series.
- GenresPicture BooksChildrens
32 pages, Hardcover
Published September 28, 2008
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January 19, 2009
Reviewed for THC Reviews & LibraryThing
"4.5 stars" I received an ARC copy of this book for review from LibraryThing. Even though I am very familiar with many children's books, before seeing it there, I had never heard of the Rip Squeak book series. After doing a bit of research, I discovered that the series has been around for over a decade. It began as a series of paintings created by Leonard Filgate, and then morphed into a franchise of children's books, artwork and even a chain of five galleries in California and Hawaii.
This book, Find the Magic, takes the core characters of the series, Rip Squeak, Jesse, Abbey, and Euripides on a little boredom-busting outing to a local book store, where they discover all the adventures awaiting them inside the pages of the books. The illustrations in this book are stunningly beautiful. I was immediately enchanted by them, and could hardly draw my eyes away from them to read the text, so I can't imagine that any child would not be captivated by them as well. In some ways, the story itself almost seemed too simplistic for the pictures, but I can't really complain about a tale that encourages children to read. Although the story is certainly fine as a stand-alone, I couldn't help feeling that I was missing something by not having read the other books in the series, but that may just be my perception since I'm very particular about reading series in order. I'm sure kids probably wouldn't mind or even notice the difference. Otherwise, this is a lovely book that I would recommend to parents and educators alike. It is great for read-aloud or independent reading, but would probably be of most interest to children in the 5-8 years age range. The books in the series that precede this one are Rip Squeak and His Friends, The Treasure, and The Adventure, all of which were written and illustrated by the original creators, Leonard Filgate and Susan Yost-Filgate. Since I haven't read these earlier books, I cannot say how they compare to Find the Magic, but the new books are officially sanctioned by the creators. Book #5 in the picture book series, Surprise Party, is due to be released this Spring, and there is also a series of Rip Squeak board books for younger children. I just may have to seek out the remaining books in the series, if for no other reason than to gawk at the beautiful artwork.
"4.5 stars" I received an ARC copy of this book for review from LibraryThing. Even though I am very familiar with many children's books, before seeing it there, I had never heard of the Rip Squeak book series. After doing a bit of research, I discovered that the series has been around for over a decade. It began as a series of paintings created by Leonard Filgate, and then morphed into a franchise of children's books, artwork and even a chain of five galleries in California and Hawaii.
This book, Find the Magic, takes the core characters of the series, Rip Squeak, Jesse, Abbey, and Euripides on a little boredom-busting outing to a local book store, where they discover all the adventures awaiting them inside the pages of the books. The illustrations in this book are stunningly beautiful. I was immediately enchanted by them, and could hardly draw my eyes away from them to read the text, so I can't imagine that any child would not be captivated by them as well. In some ways, the story itself almost seemed too simplistic for the pictures, but I can't really complain about a tale that encourages children to read. Although the story is certainly fine as a stand-alone, I couldn't help feeling that I was missing something by not having read the other books in the series, but that may just be my perception since I'm very particular about reading series in order. I'm sure kids probably wouldn't mind or even notice the difference. Otherwise, this is a lovely book that I would recommend to parents and educators alike. It is great for read-aloud or independent reading, but would probably be of most interest to children in the 5-8 years age range. The books in the series that precede this one are Rip Squeak and His Friends, The Treasure, and The Adventure, all of which were written and illustrated by the original creators, Leonard Filgate and Susan Yost-Filgate. Since I haven't read these earlier books, I cannot say how they compare to Find the Magic, but the new books are officially sanctioned by the creators. Book #5 in the picture book series, Surprise Party, is due to be released this Spring, and there is also a series of Rip Squeak board books for younger children. I just may have to seek out the remaining books in the series, if for no other reason than to gawk at the beautiful artwork.
November 28, 2019
An adorable shirt and sweet tale that explains the magic reading can bring to those who dare to embark on the journey!
December 31, 2024
Outstanding! It’s a great story that illustrates the magic of reading.
March 20, 2019
This is a really interesting series, A Rip Squeak Book. In this case both the mice and the cat are bored or need to find something to do. Euripides takes them to Ye Olde Book Shoppe and they soon find the magic in the books.
The illustrations are magnificent.They are each transported to where they are most interested; Knights in shining armor, princesses, magic carpets, and Sherlock Holmes.
The illustrations are magnificent.They are each transported to where they are most interested; Knights in shining armor, princesses, magic carpets, and Sherlock Holmes.
May 5, 2017
Beautiful illustrations. A trip to the bookshop can break up board um.
January 18, 2019
My favourite part of the book is when the animals go into the books. I think the one where the cat goes into the book it is the story of Alladin.
October 29, 2020
Loved the illustrations, which are reminiscent of Thomas Kincaid's work, but I didn't find the storyline engaging.
December 30, 2025
cute for little ones
May 16, 2012
Rip and Jesse are bored and Abbey is too. Euripides has stopped by and has an idea that leads to fun. They travel down the road a bit and enter the bookstore, where adventures await the friends.
I love the pictures of these books.
I love the pictures of these books.
June 21, 2009
Beautifully illustrated books from a local artist and writer in Carmel, CA
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