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Little Bo: The Story of Bonnie Boadicea

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Bonnie Boadicea "Bo" is a little kitten born into a family with a loving mother and father, but not to kind owners. She is the runt of the litter, and doesn't eat much due to her small size. Her father loves her, and to make her feel special gives her a big name, but calls her "Bo" for short.

One day it is time for the kittens to leave their mother, and the nice warm house. They realize that they are going to be hurt unless they escape from Mr. Withers, who was supposed to take them to the pet shop. So all the kittens run in different directions, and are soon scared, wet and hungry.

Bo meets a nice sailor and gets into all kinds of mischief with him on the boat he works on, and is soon a sailing cat with a nice home and a kind owner.

This is a must read children's book that anyone, young or old, would enjoy.

As a child I fell in love with the actress Julie Andrews in Mary Poppins and The Sound of Music. Still an outstanding actress, I enjoyed her recent Princess Diaries, I am continually amazed at her abilities. If singing like a nightingale and acting weren't enough, she has also proven to be equally talented as an author! My eleven year daughter bought Little Bo two years ago with her hard earned allowance money. She couldn't put it down then and frequently goes back to enjoy it over again. She is currently reading it to her five year old sister who can't wait for bedtime now since she so enjoys her bedime story. The only problem is that their eight year old brother runs off with it at the most inopportune times thus wreaking havok! He thought if he could sneak away and read it in hiding no one would tease him. Boys who are almost nine are only supposed to read cool stuff, you know. He, too, found Little Bo irresistable and no longer even tries to hide it. I'm beginning to wonder if Mary Poppins wasn't really a fictional character at all but a chapter in Julie Andrews life. Don't stop now Ms. Andrews. We love you!

I read an excerpt of this book and was completed charmed by the story. I have read The Last of the Really Great Whangdoodles to my 4th grade classes and enjoyed Julie Andrews' writing style. I look forward to reading this book to my young daughter.

The CD/book edition of _Little Bo_ is a must for young children. Julie Andrews Edwards reads as well as she sings. This edition adds much to the written text. The CD can be used as a series of short readings. The conclusion of each chapter is accompanied by gentle music that tells the child or parent that there is a natural break. The author researched the book well, and the portions of the book that take place on a fishing boat during a severe storm are very plausible. Henry Cole's soft drawings do much to convey the flavor of the story.

Bo, the kitten, and her siblings were sent away during a snow storm by the owner because their sire was an alley cat. Bo finds a friend in Billy Bates, a sailor aboard a fishing boat. Bo survives a severe storm and the dislike of the boat captain. Billy and Bo leave the boat to find new lives for themselves.

The author of THE LAST OF THE REALLY GREAT WHANGDOODLES and MANDY, and star of many Brodway musicals and movies such as MARY POPPINS and THE SOUND OF MUSIC enchants us again with a third novel for children, LITTLE BO.

At the start of this entertaining novel for the young, a champion Pursan cat gives birth to seven darling kittens who are taken away upon their human master's will. They are eventulally sepperated, and it takes great courage for Bo to find a life for herself. An enchanting tale of the courage of young! Very enjoyable. Reccomended as a read aloud to young children.

Julie Andrews, best known for her talents on stage and screen,has written a thoroughly likeable children's story about Little Bo, awee gray kitten with violet eyes, the runt of her litter. Unwanted by snooty Mrs. Edge, because she isn't purebred, Bo and her siblings narrowly escape being drowned by Withers, the sour-faced butler.

Bo is rescued by the kind-hearted Billy Bates, a sailor aboard the Red Betsy, a fishing trawler. He stows her away aboard ship and their friendship weathers many a storm, both figurative and literal.

Andrews, perhaps because she is a singer and actress, has an excellent ear for words. Her story has a cadence that just begs to be read aloud (preferably by someone with a voice like Mary Poppins!)

Some of Cole's illustrations are a little bit reminiscent of Disney animation stills, though this might be because the first of the book reminds one of the Aristocats. The number of the pictures, about one every page, makes this a great chapter book to read to kids who are used to shorter picture books, the drawings help focus little ones' attention on the story.

Little Bo is a charming and engaging series; we are eagerly awaiting the next book! My granddaughter kept wanting me to read on to the next chapter and not stop until the entire book was read. This is an excellent story as is the Little Bo in France.

My daughter and I love all of Julie Andrews books and this series, is especially close to our hearts because of our own lovely kitties we have at home! My daughter is excited to read all the adventures of Little Bo! Glorious book!
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I read this to my 7 year old in 2 nights. He is not a reader yet, and finding reading material is a challenge in that the things that he can read himself are too simple to interest him. We have two kittens which he loves, and he could identify with the kitten antics in this book. The story-line kept him interested - although he occasionally wanted to flip ahead to look at the next illustration to anticipate the action. The pictures are wonderful, and this is a warm story. When we finished my son asked if there was another book in the series that we could read!

I read this book aloud to my 6 year old daughter and she loved it. My 12 year old niece happened to be here at the same time and would also chide me into reading "one more chapter". I have a hard time finding stories to read aloud to my daughter that are at a lever that she can enjoy. This was excellent and I'm sure will be read again and again in our family.