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Hang On, Hopper!

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I like the way this book makes me feel. Hang on, Hopper! is a very pleasant introduction into Pfister's mycological studies. I find it also gives great insight into his philosophical beliefs. I mean, Hang on, Hopper! Brilliantly, Pfister expresses a lot of the frustrations that encounter today's youth. He provides helpful suggestions for all of us, so that we can keep control, "hang on" if you will, and in the end, triumph.

This is a beautifully illustrated (watercolor) children's book appropriate for reading to toddlers. The text is small and uses some fairly hard words for a 1st grader (e.g., 'sputtering')

The story is a sweetly worded little tale of a bunny and his friend. Hopper ends up being goaded into crossing a stream and, while doing so, grabs on to a piece of driftwood and floats down to a beaver's nest. Hopper and the beaver make friends as they explore the beaver's unique home.

In all, this is a keeper for the beautiful watercolor artwork alone. But the story is also very sweet and holds a child's attention well.

My first grader and preschooler have enjoyed this library book. The story is fun and well-written (or in this case, well-translated from German). The pictures are in an attractive style. And the story even feels "fresh" in that it doesn't feel like the typical children's tale.