Review of Nick and Nan
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[Following is an official OnlineBookClub.org review of "Nick and Nan" by Dale and Patti Stam.]
The weather was harshly cold on a winter night while snow fell and the wind blew. Therefore, Nick adjusted his recliner in his cozy apartment and hoped to get some sleep. Nevertheless, his intuitive wife, Nan, brought to his notice that people out there needed their help, especially with how cold it was. Nick dressed up, put on his coat, prepared the horses, Dolly and Molly, loaded the sleigh with food and toy boxes with the help of his grandchildren, and set out on a night of adventure in the cold. Can Nick get to everyone that needs his help? How will he and the horses manage to navigate through the harsh weather? Find out by picking up a copy of Nick and Nan: Too Cold, Too Cold by Dale and Patti Stam.
I have to say that I enjoyed this fun read. From the cold and snowing weather to the use of a sleigh to deliver gifts to people in need, the book reminds me of my favorite season of the year: Christmas. The story reinforces the importance of thinking about the needs of others and going the extra mile to help fulfill those needs even under uncomfortable conditions. I think that children and even adults will benefit a lot from this lesson.
We follow Nick, Dolly, and Molly as they battle through the thick snow to help people in different ways, from gifting groceries to feeding orphans, and readers will find it easy to root for their success every step of the way. Also, the colorful illustrations included will bring life to the story, as they show every aspect of Nick's difficult but enlightening and fun journey. Another aspect of the book I enjoyed was how the authors continuously employed rhyme schemes throughout the story. It added to the fun of reading the book, as I could form songs from the story. It will also help children understand words and sounds effectively.
I found just one minor error while reading. Therefore, the book was professionally edited. The book was a bit too wordy on some pages, but the illustrations give a good summary and can be used to explain those parts of the story to children easily. There is not much to dislike about the book. However, I would suggest that its subtitle, which is a constant theme throughout the book, is shortened to Too Cold or Too Too Cold, as Too Cold, Too Cold was a bit difficult to read and untidy.
All things considered, the book deserves a rating of three out of four since I had a couple of complaints that make the book less than perfect. Children between the ages of three and nine will enjoy and learn from this book.
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Nick and Nan
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The weather was harshly cold on a winter night while snow fell and the wind blew. Therefore, Nick adjusted his recliner in his cozy apartment and hoped to get some sleep. Nevertheless, his intuitive wife, Nan, brought to his notice that people out there needed their help, especially with how cold it was. Nick dressed up, put on his coat, prepared the horses, Dolly and Molly, loaded the sleigh with food and toy boxes with the help of his grandchildren, and set out on a night of adventure in the cold. Can Nick get to everyone that needs his help? How will he and the horses manage to navigate through the harsh weather? Find out by picking up a copy of Nick and Nan: Too Cold, Too Cold by Dale and Patti Stam.
I have to say that I enjoyed this fun read. From the cold and snowing weather to the use of a sleigh to deliver gifts to people in need, the book reminds me of my favorite season of the year: Christmas. The story reinforces the importance of thinking about the needs of others and going the extra mile to help fulfill those needs even under uncomfortable conditions. I think that children and even adults will benefit a lot from this lesson.
We follow Nick, Dolly, and Molly as they battle through the thick snow to help people in different ways, from gifting groceries to feeding orphans, and readers will find it easy to root for their success every step of the way. Also, the colorful illustrations included will bring life to the story, as they show every aspect of Nick's difficult but enlightening and fun journey. Another aspect of the book I enjoyed was how the authors continuously employed rhyme schemes throughout the story. It added to the fun of reading the book, as I could form songs from the story. It will also help children understand words and sounds effectively.
I found just one minor error while reading. Therefore, the book was professionally edited. The book was a bit too wordy on some pages, but the illustrations give a good summary and can be used to explain those parts of the story to children easily. There is not much to dislike about the book. However, I would suggest that its subtitle, which is a constant theme throughout the book, is shortened to Too Cold or Too Too Cold, as Too Cold, Too Cold was a bit difficult to read and untidy.
All things considered, the book deserves a rating of three out of four since I had a couple of complaints that make the book less than perfect. Children between the ages of three and nine will enjoy and learn from this book.
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Nick and Nan
View: on Bookshelves
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