Cranberry Valentine [Paperback]

Wende Devlin (Author, Illustrator), Harry Devlin (Author, Illustrator)

Book Description

Does Mr. Whiskers have a secret admirer?

For the first time in his life, Mr. Whiskers receives a valentine. And not just one, but several! Mr. Whiskers is beside himself...does he really have a secret admirer?

How will Mr. Whiskers respond to this valentine gesture?

Editorial Reviews

From Publishers Weekly

In these endearing Cranberryport tales, Mr. Whiskers, a salty old sea captain, emerges twice triumphant--in the first book, he cleverly bests Scrooge-like Cyrus Grape; in the second, he uncovers the identity of his secret admirers. Ages 5-8.
Copyright 1991 Reed Business Information, Inc.

From School Library Journal

Kindergarten-Grade 3Cranberry Valentine, told with warmth and gentle fun, is a tale of valentines sent anonymously to Mr. Whiskers. Mr. Whiskers has never been the recipient of a valentine before, and he is scared and bewildered. His young friend Maggie and her grandmother help him to discover the identity of his secret admirer and enjoy a happy Valentine's Day after all. The illustrations, although clearly drawn and lively in color, provide unimaginative stereotyped characters. Still, the story is engaging, and this addition to the Cranberryport series is likely to become another seasonal favorite. A recipe for cranberry upside-down cake (``get Mother to help'') follows the story. Peggy Forehand, Chesapeake Headquarters Library, Va.
Copyright 1987 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Product Details

• Paperback: 32 pages
• Publisher: Aladdin (January 30, 1992)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0689715099
• ISBN-13: 978-0689715099
• Product Dimensions: 10 x 7.8 x 0.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 6.1 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #629,656 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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20 of 20 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Suffering Codfish,what a great book!, May 31, 1998

By A Customer

This review is from: Cranberry Valentine (Paperback)

Our Grade Two class loves to celebrate the holidays with a visit to Cranberryport. Cranberry Valentine is a great book to read on Valentine's Day. We especially liked this book because it showed us that friends are always there when you need them. As in all the other Cranberry books Mr. Whiskers was there to lead us on another fun adventure with Maggie,Grandmother, and all the other Cranberryport friends. Grandmother is the best cook in Cranberryport and we love to try her recipes that are included in each book. We recommend this book to Everyone! Our favourite saying is "suffering codfish".

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful Book, April 3, 2010

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Rhia - See all my reviews

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This review is from: CRANBERRY VALENTINE (Hardcover)

This is such a cute story, incredibly endearing and heartwarming without being all sugary and over the top. Another great story and illustrations from the Devlin's.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Childhood Favorite, May 22, 2009

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Jenna Ledger (Mooresville, NC USA) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Cranberry Valentine (Paperback)

I bought this for my daughter and she loves it as much as I did as a child we love picking our favorite picture out...I love the pictures and story...Buy this one they'll ask you to read it over and over!