il Giardino Romantico

by Alan Armstrong


Any book containing kids and talking animals may very well be classified as 'children's literature'.  But a truly well-written work need to charm not only the young readers, but also older adult readers as well.  Whittington certainly lured two grownups into reading chapter after chapter aloud every night before bed.

A group of unwanted animals are living in Bernie's barn.  The Lady, a duck, is in charge of all the animals.  Whittington, the cat, comes along one day and wins her approval to stay at the barn.   The cat then begins to tell the story of his ancerstor - the famous rat-killer that brought fortune to her owner, Dick Whittington.  While he tells his story, Ben, Bernie's grandson struggles with reading.  The barn animals and Abby, his sister encourages and supports Ben's progress.  They believe in him.  And so did he.

Not only is this story  of a legend, but also a story that teachers and parents can learn something from.  With positive attitudes and belief, any kid can walk out of the dark and see light just as everyone else does. 

It is a delightful reading that just about anyone could and would enjoy.


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