Moral to the story in addition to being fun to read
342760
Wonderful book written poetically.  Kids love hearing the animal sounds and the truck go beep.  There's a great moral to the story as well----if we all work together we can accomplish more than any of us individually.  Illustrations are colorful and very expressive.
2314697
I read "Old MacDonald Had a Dragon" to my six-year-old daughter last night. At first I was a little worried whether a story featuring a dragon that ate all the farm animals was a good idea. Wondered if it might be too frightening for her.  But we both chuckled as the story progressed. (The original "Little Red Riding Hood" had the wolf eating grandma, after all.) Plus, the illustrations are really good, and the story has a happy ending.

When my wife first saw the book she said she wasn't crazy about it because it wasn't "about anything". That there really was no moral to the story. After having read that, though, I disagree. I think the story is about the danger of ignoring the plights of others. (Letting the dragon just eat them.) Before you know it, the dragon is eating you. :)

Anyway, it is a fun book. Dragons and farm animals. Can't go wrong there
2173830
Being a father of a three year old, it's sometimes challenging to instill a sense of humility, especially since Im at a stage in my life where I am able to comfortably provide him all of the things I never had growing up.

This book is a great read, even for me! Im just as guilty as anyone else in indulging in instant gratification, even though I try my best to appreciate all that I already have, not just material things either. Sumi the caterpillar, the protagonist, teaches us the value of happiness. Happiness doesnt come from what is given to you, but rather from what you have to give internally.

The reading is easy and the illustrations are a nice touch. Im not sure if my three year old fully understood the moral of the story at this young an age, but he did enjoy the colorful drawings! Im confident that as he gets a little older, hell be able to absorb the wonderful underlying message, as told by Sumi the Caterpillar that became Enlightened.
3509745
Story and characters were fun and even better in this format.
4066658
The moral to this story is something all of us can take to heart. I thoroughly enjoyed this fun, witty, easy to read and thought provoking book. I'm waiting for the right moment (or year) to give it to my 8 year old granddaughter.
4250042
I like this book it is simple and delightful, teaching us, yes I said us as in adults and kids, sound moral values, such as being honest and not deceiving and hurtful to others by playing tricks. These moral teachings would aid our kids in building solid and stable character foundations. The stories are vibrant and amusing, I love how the author used the animals and insects to tell the story, this book is quite memorable and filled with rich characters.
4328507
Originally published in 1916, this story by Thornton W. Burgess is an example of old-fashioned storytelling that teaches good, solid morals and values.  It is simply fun to read about the residents of the Green Forest, their lives and their interaction with their newest neighbor, Prickly Porky the Porcupine.  In this particular adventure, there is a new creature that is frightening the forest's inhabitants.  Prickly Porky hasn't seen it and one by one, his neigbors begin to investigate the strange sighting of the creature that appears at the bottom of Prickly's hill.  This is the kind of story that is ideal to read to kids over a few nights in bed or over hot chocolate.
2534963
Dorothy Gilman as always writes an entertaining story that also has moral overtones.  What's perhaps most interesting in this particular novel is that the main character, Andrew Thale, is clearly suffering from PTSD after a plane crash (although that term is not used in the book).

Gilman's characters are three-dimensional and compelling, and this novel is a quick and enjoyable read.
--- Phyllis Zimbler Miller, author of&nbsp;<a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/CIA-Fall-Guy/dp/B00895AKMQ/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">CIA Fall Guy</a>
555556
Intrigued by the title, I purchased this book and enjoyed it a lot. It's funny and intriguing. Most importantly, it keeps you wondering about what will happen next and better yet, there's a great moral to the story.
987085
Great story that even adults like me can enjoy
4093978
A bit of mystery associated with the character and the book.  There was plenty of action and in the end a good moral lesson.  Very entertaining
1540092
I thought the story would just end with a happy ending but it gave a moral lesson as well. The story was well thought out. The story was not very long and not very short either so it is a great read for kids. The illustrations looked good.
536760
Great story!  I bought a copy for my bi-lingual nieces.  It has a good moral to impart.  The story moves along at a good pace and the artwork is great.  I can highly recommend this to anyone who likes a good story.
3368598
I had fun reading the book, and found my self making extra time to set a side for reading it.
3271759
"My Dog Fred" is a fun read!  My niece and nephew liked it.  It was the right length for them, the words were easy for them to read, the rhymes were enjoyable, and they were entertained by the illustrations.  The story follows a family and their pet dog, Fred, who has a problem, and the family doesn't really know how to deal with it.  However, by the end of it all, they figure it out and the notion of compassion triumphs.

Stories such as this are very important for a child to read--it reinforces the message of compassion.  In particular, in this day and age, where values are constantly challenged by the overarching societal attitude.  The best method to combat the constant challenges is to allow your child to absorb information with a positive message.  "My Dog Fred"... two thumbs up!
655713
Angela Spady has written a wonderful book for young readers. Channing OBanning and the Rainforest Rescue is clean and has a positive moral. I know that my 9-year-old will enjoy reading it and I am happy for him to do so.

Fourth-grader Channing is one fast, run-on sentence. I love it. She is a little whirling dervish; quirky, zany, but a wee bit jealous and she has a bit of an issue with misplaced blame as most fourth graders tend to do. There are parts of this book that I found hilarious, such as connect the dots on your freckles and others endearing, such as Channings love of colored pencils and the fun names that she gives them. The story is filled with cute characters, my favorite of which is Teeny whom I believe i to be the best behaved pig on the planet.

Tammie Lyon is a talented illustrator. The drawings are funk and fun; the pages are brightly colored and engaging. I looked at her website and she is, in my opinion, gifted with an incredible talent for illustration geared towards children.

The moral of the story Your child will learn that being a little know it all can often hurt you; you may miss out on the wonderful things that people who have different experiences and perspectives can show you. Channing also discovers that If you work together you might even be able to teach others something in return.

"I guess I needed to stop and really think before making judgments about peopleespecially when I didn't know the whole story."

As you can likely discern from the title of the story Spady also encourages a green lifestyle. She advocates being thoughtful of your environment and taking small steps towards caring for it. There is a section at the end of the book which gives kids, and their parents, some practical ways to save the Rainforests.

I have no reservations allowing my child to read and enjoy Channing OBanning and the Rainforest Rescue.

I received areview copyin exchange for my honest and unbiased review. My thanks to the author and publisher.

For all of my reviews visit my blog at https://blessedandbewildered.wordpress.com
3350987
There's something about the character and the way the book was written that appeals to me.