When Pawpaw suggests
that his granddaughter plany a field of corn by herself, she's
thrilled. She knows how to drive a tractor Now she can also work the
seeder, but when she's finished there's corn left over. Rather than
scold her when she already feels like she let him down, Pawpaw
suggests a remedy.
This is a wonderful
children's story, not limited to girls. It illustrates how taking
responsibility for our actions can allow us to rectify mistakes and
not let ourselves be trapped in catastrophe.
The book is written
in easy prose and words or concepts that a child might have trouble
understanding are defined. The pictures are colorful giving a good
picture of the Texas Panhandle.
Perhaps the best
thing about the book is that this is a true story. The author speaks
with authority and her love of farming and her grandfather come
through. It's a wonderful book for children, not just farm children.
I reviewed this book
for PR by the Book.
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