Stories Julian Tells (Stepping Stone, paper)

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Summary: I'm just glad they nixed the old cover art
Review: I'm just glad they nixed the old cover art, which depicted rather extremely exaggerated caricatures reminiscent of the old minstrel man, Little Black Sambo routine. And the issue date of that cover was 1981, a bit late to still be clinging to such imagery, I thought.

Coupled with the analogies and veiled references to beating and whipping, replete with the protagonists actually crying and cowering underneath their beds in abject terror, but actually meaning it as it relates to the culinary arts could be a bit off-putting to the 5-8 year old crowd, I should think.

Rating:
Summary: I'm just glad they nixed the old cover art
Review: In this book, a seven year old boy tells different stories about his life and troubles. Though the book suffers from ending a bit abruptly, the stories are pleasant reading. This book contains a loving family that is both realistic and great reading. I especially enjoyed the suburban setting. I thought the first person narrative worked especially well too. The book reminded me a little of other "boys growing up" tales, like the "Soup" books or even Tom Sawyer. Two thumbs up.

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Summary: Lovely lovely
Review: In this book, a seven year old boy tells different stories about his life and troubles. Though the book suffers from ending a bit abruptly, the stories are pleasant reading. This book contains a loving family that is both realistic and great reading. I especially enjoyed the suburban setting. I thought the first person narrative worked especially well too. The book reminded me a little of other "boys growing up" tales, like the "Soup" books or even Tom Sawyer. Two thumbs up.

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Summary: The best book in the world!
Review: The Stories Julian tells is an exellent story. It is about a young boy named Julian who goes on adventures. One time he and his brother Huey wanted to eat a great pudding that his Dad had made but his Dad said not to touch it and they got in big trouble when they did.If you want to know what happens next just read the book.