Cyrus the Unsinkable Sea Serpent Book & Cassette (Read Along Book & Cassette) Review
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Manufacturer: Sandpiper
Author(s): Bill Peet
ISBN: 0395720257 EAN: 9780395720257
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 32
Reading Level: Ages 4-8
Average Rating: 5 out of 5 Stars
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A shark accuses Cyrus of cowardice because he won't sink any ships. The kindly sea serpent almost succumbs to peer pressure, but learns at last to be himself.
User Submitted Cyrus the Unsinkable Sea Serpent Book & Cassette (Read Along Book & Cassette) Reviews
April 8, 2006
You don't see kids' boks like this too often.
I've read elsewhere that this book is about resisting peer pressure. That sub-story is over in the first few pages and really does little but set the scene. What this story is really about is courage, self-sacrifice, and the protection of innocent life against a world that often is far too dangerous. Many adults could benefit from giving this a read and taking it to heart, and yet it's not preachy or over the heads of the children it is targetted towards. Add to this the absolutely gorgeous colored-pencil artwork (Bill Peet worked for Disney for a while; his character designs give the original 101 Dalmations and the Sword in the Stone much of their charm) and some truly memorable characters, and you have my favorite children's book, ever.
November 5, 2005
One of Bill Peet's best stories
This charming story is certain to bring a smile to your face. I love it even more than my son does. The drawings are delightfully done. Bill Peet is one of the very rare children's book authors who are able to produce both an excellent story and great pictures. All of his books are good, but some are better than others; Cyrus is one of his best.
March 14, 2003
The saving Sea Serpent
Title: Cyrus the Unsinkable Sea Serpent
Author: Bill Peet
Favorite Characters: Cyrus, Caption Cyrus is board and wants to find something to do. A shark told him to go wreck a ship and when Cyrus follows a ship out to see, he ends up saving it! First, he blew the ship out of the doldrums. Than he kept it floating trough a storm and after that, he saved the ship from pirates!
Cyrus than noticed that the ships sails were torn off because of the pirates. The people would be stranded at sea for ever if he didn't do something. He was clever enough to figure out what to do. You should figure out what he did your self by reading this book.
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March 14, 2003
The likable Sea serpent
Title: Cyrus the Unsinkable Sea Serpent
Author: Bill Peet
Favorite Characters: Cyrus, Caption Cyrus is board and wants to find something to do. A shark told him to go wreck a ship and when Cyrus follows a ship out to see, he ends up saving it! First, he blew the ship out of the doldrums. Than he kept it floating trough a storm and after that, he saved the ship from pirates!
Cyrus than noticed that the ships sails were torn off because of the pirates. The people would be stranded at sea for ever if he didn�t do something. He was clever enough to figure out what to do. You should figure out what he did your self by reading this book.
November 18, 2002
Endearing and unpredictable
Once again, Bill Peet has captivated his audience with yet another unique and imaginative tale! As with every one of his books, Cyrus the Sea Serpeant is a delight to read and presents a lesson in creature kindness, no matter what shape or size. Through adversity and prejudice, a determined Cyrus proves to be an unlikely hero. Certain to bring a smile to all faces and a pure joy to read!
December 22, 2001
Another winner
A charming story of selflessness told in a way that my 4 year understands the message.
April 12, 2001
Wonderful, Entertaining Tale of a Sea Serpent Who Does Good
My boys, 6 and 3, have heard this story a minimum of 50 times (gee, if you add up all the times they've heard all the Bill Peet books, the number gets kind of big). It has suspense, pathos, bravery, and the bad guys get it in the end with a big KERWHAM! We love it. Folkmanis, by the way, makes a fabulous sea serpent puppet that is almost a dead ringer for Cyrus; ours has become a permanent part of family life, thanks to this wonderful story.
June 28, 2000
A Warm, Entertaining, and Simple Story
Cyrus is a loveable sea serpent who helps a doomed sea vessel and her crew of good folk across a sea filled with pirates, and storms, and the dreadful dolldrums.
August 9, 1999
My favorite book
I learned to read on this book! I'm 24 now, and it's miles better than the stuff I was forced to swallow in high school! "You've got no more spunk than a jellyfish! You're nothing but a big sissy" - the shark 17 years later and I can still quote it! Julien
August 29, 1998
A really good action story about a sea serpent.
Paul, 6, and Ben, 4, say: "We liked it when Cyrus broke the pirate's ship. When he was pulling the anchor of the ship, that was the funniest part. We liked it when he was sneaking up on the ships. We like Cyrus because he's a good serpent". Mom and Dad say: "It's fun to read, and we like the illustrations, especially the expressions on Cyrus' face."
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