Elliot's
Shipwreck
Written and illustrated by: Andrea Beck
Review by: Robin
Hatfield
This is the first
in a series of Elliot Moose adventures. They are warm, funny and just as
cute as can be. Elliot and his friend, Socks the monkey want to go
sailing. They scramble around finding household items to make a sailboat
and pack a picnic lunch. They get dressed in their sailor clothes and
are just setting their boat into the water when their friend Amy rushes
over. "Can I have a ride, too?" she asks. Elliot and Socks
hesitate, they don't want to hurt her feelings but their boat is only
big enough for two. They agree to trade places later in the day. Soon
the sailors set off on their adventure; a morning of fighting pirates,
searching for treasure and even an experience with a whale. This made
them hungry, so they spread out their lunch. They had hardly started
eating when Elliot felt something-his foot was wet and one corner of the
boat was under water. What would they do? They tried to stay calm, when
they paddled the boat only went in a circle. They needed help and the
boat was sinking fast. Socks started climbing up the mast and both were
yelling for help. Amy, who wasn't able to go sailing heard their cries
for help and comes to their rescue, just in time. They all make their
way to shore. The three friends made plans to go sailing again that
afternoon, this time in a boat big enough for three. I love this story-a
terrific tale of friendship and fun. These characters are sure to find
their way into the hearts of you and your little ones.
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