A book to be remembered.
350638
This book creates a varied amount of emotions. The happy, the sad, and happy-sad. I hope you enjoy it as much as I did.
950425
Everyone knows the story, so it is difficult to review this book and be fair. A person's opinion changes in 50 years. But it is a classic and books written that long ago give an insight into cultural characteristics of readers and authors 50 years ago.
129653
Some books just stay with me after I finish reading them.  This is one of those books.  Just read it.
4867459
This book will stay with you for a long time.
1122605
A keeper and a book in my personal collection.
1461472
It's been a while since I've read this book, and yet I keep remembering scenes and characters. I've purchased several copies over the years to give to friends.
3002128
Wonderful book about a time that we should remember
81878
A touching story that would make any mother who knows how to love not forget this book.
3163826
There are books you read and they become a part of you.  This is one of the books that you keep like an old friend .
1754202
Memorable yet easy and relaxing to read. The sort of book you pass on without qualms. At the top of its class.
1112685
I read this book in high school.,As an elderly person I had a totally different experience. It was a great book to read at any age. It is a story that needs to be told. It is as relevant today as when it was written. Never Forget.
2499108
When I was a little boy, my big sister gave me an exquisitely illustrated book about a mother bunny who was called upon to deliver a special Easter gift to a dying child living in a remote mountain cabin.
I received the  book about 50 years ago, and to this day I vividly recall the highly  detailed illustrations and, because of them, I recall the gist of the book  as well. I loved that book. And I found myself reading it once in a while  until I was nearing my teens. It was just a beautiful book with a beautiful  message about courage, altruism, and the responsibility we humans need to  have for one another.
I kept the book, and passed it on to my little  daughter. She, in turn, has read it repeatedly to my  grandchildren.
Barbara Upton has the artistic genius needed to make a  book into an heirloom. I don't know that Klickitat will rise to that level,  but it might, because the book is very attractive and highly readable. If  it fails to become a family treasure, it would be only because the language  in the poem would not appeal to children beyond maybe 7 or so (my youngest  grandchildren are 8, and they object to the word "blankie" in the  poem, for example.) I think a book earns a special place in a person's  heart when the book's message says something to "kids" of all  ages, in language that does not turn off older children.
I hope a quality  book publisher hires Upton to illustrate a real book, with a story line  that will appeal both to tykes who can't yet read, and to kids who learned  to read years ago, yet pick up the book from time to time simply because  its message is still relevant, the language is not obviously geared to  toddlers, and the illustrations are appealing unto themselves. All these  elements make a mere book into a family treasure.
As I said, Upton has  the gift to produce works of art that children will want to carry into  their adult lives. I think Klickitat will pass down for a few generations.  And I think competent book publishers will recognize Upton's genius for  beautiful art, and turn her loose on a big project like my treasured Easter  story. Let's hope so, anyway.
If they do, I'll be one of the first in  line to buy it.
Glenn Troester, Editor & Publisher Meeker Herald  & Rangely Times Meeker Colorado
3388784
Good for my collection.  A book I will read more than once.
639298
If you have not read this book, you are not a complete person.  It is that moving.  When reading, just keep in mind that much of the work is highly symbolic (obviously).
3895125
I seldom write reviews. Once a book is read, I move on. However, Last year I only read about 3 books worth remembering, and this was one of them, so I felt it was worth the time to stop and give it some stars. Touching and memorable. You will become a part of the story as you listen or read.
2746042
A fun, quick look at a classic work that should stick in the minds of its readers and participants for a long time to come.
1935613
This is not easy reading but there are beautiful passages and the vivid discrpitions of the lives and times . Classic piece of literature to be absorbed and remembered.