The Rumpoles And the Barleys: A Little Story About Being Thankful [Hardcover]

Karen Hunt (Author)

Book Description

Age Level: 4 and up | Grade Level: P and up

Once there was a family of mice who lived in the attic of the old Rumpole Mansion on the edge of Dilbury town...

Welcome to the world of Eustace and Prunella, two little mice very much like brothers and sisters everywhere. When the naughty pair are sent to their room for misbehaving, they sneak out of their bedroom window and land in a farm wagon full of.... (well, that’s a secret readers will discover for themselves as they turn the pages). And thus begins an adventure that will include new friends and a valuable lesson in thankfulness.

About these books: Winsome, imaginative illustrations from author and illustrator Karen Hunt combine with two captivating stories to fill a child’s heart to the brim with thankfulness and forgiveness.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 4 and up
  
• Hardcover: 32 pages
• Publisher: Harvest House Publishers; First Edition edition (January 1, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0736921729
• ISBN-13: 978-0736921725
• Product Dimensions: 10.2 x 8.2 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7.2 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,521,003 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Delightful adventure that also teaches children, January 12, 2008

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Armchair Interviews (Minneapolis, MN) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Rumpoles And the Barleys: A Little Story About Being Thankful (Hardcover)

Eustace and Prunella are a lot like brothers and sisters all over the world. The only difference is they are mice.

Eustace and Prunella live with their parents in the Rumpole Manson outside of Dilbury Town. During a party at the mansion, the siblings quarrel and are sent to their room. But the naughty mice sneak out of their bedroom window, fall down into a farm wagon filled with garbage.

The mice, separated from their parents and home, meet some interesting country mice who help them learn a valuable lesson about appreciation and thankfulness.

The Rumpoles and The Barleys is a delightful adventure and teaching tale that will capture children's attention with the compelling story and the rich, vivid illustrations. Actually the illustrations are stunning! The attention to detail is so much fun. And the pictures are so beautiful that I continue to look at the book just to admire the artwork.

Armchair Interviews says: The Rumpoles and The Barleys is a children's book that adults and children will enjoy. And while everyone is having fun, a valuable lesson is taught.