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[0] checkbox [#] position [cover] cover [title] title Herman's Letter [author] author Percival, Tom * [isbn] isbn 1619634236 [isbn13] isbn13 9781619634237 [asin] asin [num pages] num pages 32 pp [avg rating] avg rating 4.03 [num ratings] num ratings 90 [date pub] date pub Jan 01, 2013 [date pub (ed.)] date pub edition Nov 11, 2014 [rating] Evie's rating 5 of 5 stars [my rating] my rating 1 of 5 stars2 of 5 stars3 of 5 stars4 of 5 stars5 of 5 stars add to shelves [notes] notes Notes are private! [recommender] recommender none [comments] comments 1 [votes] votes 2 [read count] # times read 1 [date started] date started not set [date read] date read Nov 08, 2014 [date added] date added Nov 08, 2014 [date purchased] date purchased [owned] owned [purchase location] purchase location [condition] condition [format] format Hardcover [29] actions view (with text) [review] 
review A moving and inspiring tale of unbreakable friendship and remarkable dedication, Herman's Letter is an absolute must-have on every little owl's booksh A moving and inspiring tale of unbreakable friendship and remarkable dedication, Herman's Letter is an absolute must-have on every little owl's bookshelf. Herman and Henry had been best friends since they learned how to walk - and possibly even before that. They grew up together, playing, exploring, inventing new games and secret handshakes. So when Henry had to move away, both of them were devastated. But they promised to keep in touch and write as often as possible, because that's what true friends do. Henry kept his promise - he wrote whenever he got a chance, talking about his new life, new friends, barbecues and perfect sunny weather. And he waited for Herman's reply. But Herman didn't really know what to write. His life without Henry wasn't exciting; every day was sad, lonely and filled with rain. And worst of all, he felt jealous and worried that Henry will soon forget about him. Until a letter arrived, in which Henry said: "I miss you so much! You're my best friend in the whole wide world!". It was finally time to write back! But what will Herman do when he discovers the post office is closed for winter? I just love the idea of pen-pals and writing actual letters to one another. I grew up exchanging letters with friends all across the world - it was a magical experience, I will always remember the excitement of opening the mailbox and finding a letter inside! Corresponding with friends via snail mail is not as easy as keeping in touch via Facebook or text messages, but it is certainly more meaningful and more fun, and I am glad that Tom Percival chose this (classic and requiring more effort) form of staying connected. I would really love for my child to experience this one day, too, as I believe handwritten letters to be really kind of magical. The detailed, pleasantly colored illustrations are what initially caught my eye, but it's the heartwarming tale - resonating, filled with good-natured humor and fun twists - that really won me over. This is a story every child and parent will enjoy. It's full of meaning, it's hopeful, it's easy to relate to and very comforting. Plus the interactive content - actual letters included as fun lift-the-flaps - will help keep your child engaged in the story and eager to find out what happens next. Herman's Letter is heartfelt and full of charm. In this book friends stay friends no matter the distance. They keep in touch, share stories, worry about one another, and while they might be occasionally feeling just a teeny tiny bit jealous or insecure, deep inside they know that their friendship is special and it'll last forever. And though there might be miles and miles of steep mountain terrain between them, nothing will stop them from dropping by for a friendly visit. ...more
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