Official Review: Bonnie and Clyde by Patricia A. Gummeson

[Jsovermyer]

[Following is an official OnlineBookClub.org review of "Bonnie and Clyde" by Patricia A. Gummeson.]

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4 out of 4 stars

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This is one of the best children’s stories I have read in a long time. Bonnie and Clyde, written by Patricia A. Grummeson, is the cute and funny true story of the antics and misadventures of her family’s two hamsters. They are constantly escaping from their cage and getting into mischief. Although they keep causing trouble, the whole family still loves them.

The book is beautifully illustrated with full-page color pictures. The hamsters are so cute. Bonnie wears a flowered hat, and Clyde has a black bowtie. Other family pets are characters in the story. Peanut, the parakeet, shares his birdseed with the hamsters and tells them about flying. The dog and cat also add to the fun. A young boy is the narrator of the story and the owner of the two hamsters.

This twenty-four-page book contains many funny happenings. One of my favorite scenes shows Bonnie and Clyde having a tea party in the Barbie Dream House, sitting at a tiny table set with a doll-size tea set and munching on Cheerios. The picture is adorable. Another part I enjoyed was when Clyde was riding in a toy fire truck and woke the little boy sleeping nearby.

Children of all ages will love this book. Young readers should have no problem with the easy-to-read story. Younger children will enjoy having the story read aloud to them or just looking at the pictures by themselves. Even adults will find this book sweet and charming. Several of the pages made me laugh out loud at the trouble these two could get into.

The author, Patricia A. Gummeson, loves to tell the story of the hamsters to her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She decided to write this book so that other children could hear the true story of Bonnie and Clyde too. She has written several other stories that I am anxious to read. After I finish with this book, I plan to donate it to the grade school where my daughter is a Kindergarten teacher. Her class will love it.

I recommend this book to all parents of young kids and anyone who loves children’s books. It is perfect for any child. It has no vulgarity or sexual situations. There are no scary scenes that might frighten young readers. The book is very well edited. I found two places where I would add a comma, but these were a style preference and not actual errors. This wonderful book is fun and lively. I am giving Bonnie and Clyde, by Patricia A. Gummeson, a perfect score of 4 out of 4 stars.

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[Salma_asa]

I still like to read children's book. I would like to read this book for a cheery experience. Thanks for your review!

[Jsovermyer]

I still like to read children's book. I would like to read this book for a cheery experience. Thanks for your review!

I enjoyed this book. I think you will too. Thanks for the comment.

[kdstrack]

This sounds like a wonderful story for children. The pictures and story would delight the target audience. When I first saw the title, I thought it was going to be a historical fiction about gangsters!! Thanks for the heartwarming recommendation.

[Jsovermyer]

This sounds like a wonderful story for children. The pictures and story would delight the target audience. When I first saw the title, I thought it was going to be a historical fiction about gangsters!! Thanks for the heartwarming recommendation.

I thought that too. But Bonnie and Clyde are hamsters.