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utahmomreads's review against another edition
5.0
I received a beautiful, hardbound, colorfully illustrated copy of Heidi (Children's Classics) when I was just a girl. I had broken my hip in an accident with my horse and my great-aunt sent it to me to read while I recovered. Unfortunately, I never read it then. But I cherished the book and packed it with me every time I moved.
Now, as a mother to three young girls, we chose Heidi as our bedtime read the last few months. We all enjoyed every word as I read this delightful and inspiring tale aloud to my girls. I was pleasantly surprised by the simplicity and sweetness of Heidi and the goodness of the characters throughout the book. The idea that one little girl can touch so many hearts, is a lovely reminder of the goodness of children.
I also liked the frequent mention and gratitude for a loving Heavenly Father and the blessings He gives. I'm glad that I finally took the time to read this story.
Now, as a mother to three young girls, we chose Heidi as our bedtime read the last few months. We all enjoyed every word as I read this delightful and inspiring tale aloud to my girls. I was pleasantly surprised by the simplicity and sweetness of Heidi and the goodness of the characters throughout the book. The idea that one little girl can touch so many hearts, is a lovely reminder of the goodness of children.
I also liked the frequent mention and gratitude for a loving Heavenly Father and the blessings He gives. I'm glad that I finally took the time to read this story.
carys_aefa's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
martapsalvado's review
inspiring
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
Oh Heidi, you would LOVE Anne of Green Gables.
Pure comfort, feel-good spring book 🌷🩷
I used to watch the anime over and over again when I was little, so reading this was extra nostalgic and comforting. I love the characters so much and the way it describes nature. The emphasis on religion didn't bother me as a non-religious person. Also, it got me out of a reading slump!
Pure comfort, feel-good spring book 🌷🩷
I used to watch the anime over and over again when I was little, so reading this was extra nostalgic and comforting. I love the characters so much and the way it describes nature. The emphasis on religion didn't bother me as a non-religious person. Also, it got me out of a reading slump!
kenzy1212356642's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.25
very well written and inspiring
bookscheckemout24's review against another edition
adventurous
hopeful
inspiring
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
lisareadsclassics's review against another edition
emotional
inspiring
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
jenniamysuzy's review against another edition
5.0
Such a cute book and one I can't wait to read again with my daughter once she's older!
daisy17's review against another edition
lighthearted
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
3.0
katykelly's review against another edition
3.0
Hard work where some children's classics aren't.
My son and I listen to and read a lot of classics together, this was on his Book Bucket List, so we were determined to read and cross it off. It's one I remember as a Ladybird abridged, so I may never have read the whole thing.
And I found this incredibly hard work. It's just so long. The basic sections could all be shorter - Heidi's introduction to her curmudgeonly grandfather (who isn't really) who lives isolated on a mountain, learning to look after the goats with Peter, being taken to Frankfurt to be companion to an older disabled girl, Clara, and them returning to the mountain when Heidi becomes homesick, with Clara finally discovering the benefits of fresh air and goats' milk.
There's a very large helping of religion thrown in there too, which is hardly surprising for the time it was written, but my son isn't used to this and I had to explain why this would have been comforting and expected in the time of Heidi.
Hated how Heidi teaches Peter to read, hated how children are treated, felt the religion was being rammed down readers' throats, felt it could all have been told more succinctly. There are a few moments of enjoyment, but Heidi herself isn't the heroine readers today would come to expect, she's not charming and spunky, more innocently outspoken.
There's not a lot of humour of course, and some words will need explaining to a modern readership, though this is usually a good thing, broadening experience and showing that unknown words are not something to be afraid of.
Not one I'd recommend as a read for most children unless very strong readers and interested. We are glad to have read it to cross it off of our list, but my son was pretty dubious throughout.
For ages 8-12.
My son and I listen to and read a lot of classics together, this was on his Book Bucket List, so we were determined to read and cross it off. It's one I remember as a Ladybird abridged, so I may never have read the whole thing.
And I found this incredibly hard work. It's just so long. The basic sections could all be shorter - Heidi's introduction to her curmudgeonly grandfather (who isn't really) who lives isolated on a mountain, learning to look after the goats with Peter, being taken to Frankfurt to be companion to an older disabled girl, Clara, and them returning to the mountain when Heidi becomes homesick, with Clara finally discovering the benefits of fresh air and goats' milk.
There's a very large helping of religion thrown in there too, which is hardly surprising for the time it was written, but my son isn't used to this and I had to explain why this would have been comforting and expected in the time of Heidi.
Hated how Heidi teaches Peter to read, hated how children are treated, felt the religion was being rammed down readers' throats, felt it could all have been told more succinctly. There are a few moments of enjoyment, but Heidi herself isn't the heroine readers today would come to expect, she's not charming and spunky, more innocently outspoken.
There's not a lot of humour of course, and some words will need explaining to a modern readership, though this is usually a good thing, broadening experience and showing that unknown words are not something to be afraid of.
Not one I'd recommend as a read for most children unless very strong readers and interested. We are glad to have read it to cross it off of our list, but my son was pretty dubious throughout.
For ages 8-12.