ROWDY RACCOON AND THE TURTLE WHO WANTED TO FLY CAPTURES CHILDREN"S HEARTS

Rowdy Raccoon and the Turtle Who Wanted to Fly

By Donna C. Braymer, Illustrated by Shachi Kale

ISBN 13: 978-0-9766823-7-0

Published by Sable Creek Press

32 page Hardcover

Printed in the USA

Rated 3 Stars ***

This is a lovely story about Rowdy Raccoon, Savannah Squirrel and Tommy Turtle who lost the big red balloon to the sky. They wished that they were born with wings so they could swoop up and get it. When suddenly a beautiful bird named Scissor flying by explains why she can fly and they can´t. Scissor sparked an idea in Rowdy´s mind that it would be nice if he could fly, so Rowdy and Tommy gathered the largest vines and biggest leaves to use to make wings so they both could fly just like Scissor- Tailed Flycatcher. They got busy with the greatest adventure they have ever had. So cute little Tommy Turtle has all his leaves and vines tied onto his body and Rowdy decides that Tommy should be first. Rowdy gives Tommy a hearty push over the cliff. Tommy is scared and can´t get his heavy body to sore in the air. Tommy is a lead weight to the sky. Tommy flapped his homemade wings furiously. This was a disaster. What do you think happened in this adventure of animal friends? The Animals come up with a big surprise to help Tommy Turtle as he grips for his life. Will they be too late for cute Tommy Turtle? Rowdy, Savannah Squirrel and Tommy have their own unique gifts to offer in the time of an emergency, along with some other animal friends. In the end the message is simple; every creature has its own value and importance, just like people.Never try to be who you aren´t. Proudly be who you were truly meant to be. This is a charming book that can bring to life any child´s imagination.

Illustrations were brilliant and vibrant in color, it reminded me of the Disney characters art. Easily read font and an 8.5 X 8.5 size book makes this great for the tiniest of hands. The illustrations were fun and light and gave just enough excitement to enhance the story.

Reviewed by Rhonda Fischer-WP News/Sacramento Children´s Book Reviewer