Lentil's harmonica playing saves the day when calamity threatens the homecoming celebration for the leading citizen of Alto, Ohio.
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54 of 56 people found the following review helpful
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Format:Hardcover
This is an excellent book for the musically inclined child whose singing voice is a little less than melodious. In the book, the vocally challenged Lentil finds his mantra through the harmonica and ends up saving the day with it. My father gave me this book along with a harmonica when I was seven years old in response to my wobbly warbling, and I've been playing harmonica and many other instruments ever since. I just can't 'harp' enough on how great of inspiration this book was to me and could be for other vocally vexed children. -stephen
23 of 23 people found the following review helpful
By mousie
Format:Hardcover
This is a lovely story set in a town in Ohio during the '40s. Lentil learns to play a harmonica and there are sweet scenes of small town life as well as a marching band. My 3.5 year old son loves this book, along with all of McCloskey's books. What has been wonderful for us about this book is the character of "Old Sneep", who grumbles and does mean things. This has really hit home with my son regarding our teaching of having a joyful heart and not complaining. Great literature at its best.
8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase
As a retired preschool/ daycare administrator I never hesitate to say that McCloskey is one the all-time great writers . Lentil has always been one of the best books to read at story time . You can't go wrong with buying this story for your favorite 4 or 5 year old, but even my 9 year old grandsons love this tale, and it got them interested in playing a harmonica!
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
My kids loved the book but for me it was okay.
Both my children loved the story of Lentil. They enjoyed learning about different instruments. They liked the fact that Old Sneeps was happy at the end. Read more
Published 10 days ago by Shaun & Sarah
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Charles Gross talks about "Lentil" on "Common Sense"
Charles Gross uses "Lentil" as an argument for picture books on "Common Sense." http://www.youtube.com/watch? Read more
Published 16 months ago by CDG
3.0 out of 5 stars
I could write this
This is one of those children's books where you think, "WTF? I could have written this." The written words contain no rhythm or rhyme at all. None. Read more
Published 23 months ago by Pen Nombre
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Lentil
I bought this book for our two youngest children to enjoy as our local library doesn't have it on their shelves. The pictures are beautiful and the story is just as charming. Read more
Published on February 11, 2011 by Tracy
5.0 out of 5 stars
Wonderful book
My boys (ages 2 & 4) LOVE this book. Not only are the illustrations beautiful, but there are several places in the story where the reader (me) can get really animated, whether... Read more
Published on October 29, 2010 by Jordan Broggi
5.0 out of 5 stars
Robert McCloskey is always a good bet!
Awesome story. Perfect for kids (and moms reading aloud). Pictures are always entertaining. Along the lines of Homer Price.
Published on September 10, 2010 by Michele C. Askew
5.0 out of 5 stars
Sweet, beautifully illustrated story
ALL of Robert McCloskey's books are full of such lovely, fascinating illustrations and this one is no exception. Read more
Published on July 26, 2010 by East Coast Reader
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Lentil: A True American Hero
Like a 10-year old Jimmy Stewart (with a dash of Woody Guthrie thrown in) Lentil is an American Hero in that straight-backed, flinty but cheerful Depression-era style. Read more
Published on August 1, 2009 by Deborah Wolfinsohn
5.0 out of 5 stars
Family favorite
Give this book to a boy (along with a Harmonica - of course) and he will LOVE it.
Published on December 16, 2008 by boy momma
5.0 out of 5 stars
A lovely book that recalls a lost time
This is a great nostalgic book for a middle America that really doesn't exist anymore. A small town in central Ohio supported by a robber baron with a kid who plays the harmonica... Read more
Published on December 10, 2008 by Mark M
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