The Story of Mr. Pippin
Author: Johannah Bluedorn
Publisher: Trivium Pursuit
For more information or to order: www.triviumpursuit.com

Author and illustrator, Johannah Bluedorn, has created a charming hardback book full of beautiful Tashor Tudor-style illustrations and large easy-to-read text, perfect for young children.  The Story of Mr. Pippin is a delightful tale of how one family rescued and adopted a baby raccoon.  The family in the story is the author's own, and the book chronicles their experiences as they raised and observed Mr. Pippin for several months one summer.  Readers will chuckle as they read about the young raccoon's escapades…including his trips up the cherry tree, where he sometimes ate too many cherries.  Of course, like all wild animals, Mr. Pippin soon says good-bye to his human family.  The author cleverly leaves the story a bit open ended, allowing us to image for ourselves what Mr. Pippin might be doing now that he has joined his forest friends.  Adding to the realism of the story, Miss Bluedorn has also included four photographs of the real Mr. Pippin on the last page.

The Story of Mr. Pippin is a charming "living book" that would make a wonderful addition to any young child's bookshelf.

Making the grade: A
Cost: $12.00
Value for your homeschool dollar: 9
Reviewed by Cindy Prechtel, Editor