Title: Cole’s Perfect Puppy, Perfect Puppy Series Book One
By: Frances M. Crossno
ISBN#978-1506-901-68-8
A CBM Book Review
10.0 out of 10.0 stars
Cole’s Perfect Puppy by Frances M. Crossno is Book
One of the Perfect Puppy series. Written for young readers, (ages 7-12), this
book teaches core Christian values through a delightful, compassionate and
sometimes humorous storyline that parents will love. Cole and Caleb are
brothers. Their parents are photographers for a world geographic magazine, thus
they live with their Uncle Bobby. Cole, the main character, desperately wants a
puppy for Christmas. He finds the perfect puppy, but finds out along the way
that hard work, treating others right and loving your neighbor as yourself are
more important than his own wants.
Chapter one begins as Cole finds and falls in love with the
perfect puppy (Scarlet), which is a golden retriever that he finds in a mall
pet store. Packed with action, the little puppy escapes from the pet store and
after a wild chase, young Cole and the mall security guard finally catch up
with the fast pup. Christmas morning
comes and Cole is elated to find a “moving” present under the tree. To
his utter shock, his Uncle Bobby has gotten him a quite a different present.
One he was not expecting! His little brother Caleb can’t stop
laughing as Cole finds him on the floor in an unstoppable belly roll. (You’ll
have to read the story to find out what the pet was.) The story goes on from
there as lessons are learned by the characters. The author gives help and hope
from a Christian perspective that relate to life’s sometimes disappointing
circumstances that can be overcome.
This book comes highly recommended (and is an award winning
book) that offers clean and wholesome reading for children and preteen readers.
Themed with a simple storyline that is encouraging, innocent, well-written and
sheds light on the Jesus, salvation and the scripture, “Give and it will be
given unto you . . .” parents will appreciate this adorable book. The humor is
much appreciated, as well as the author asking the question, “What would Jesus
do?” Thus leaving room open for discussion. A wonderful story that teaches some
valuable life lessons!
*This book would be a great gift for the Christmas season,
but is recommended for any time of the year.
You may get your copy of Cole’s Perfect Puppy, Perfect Puppy Series Book One at Amazon, in Kindle, at Barnes and Noble and in NOOK Book.