Review of The Village Blacksmith By Henry Wadsworth Longfellow

[Victory Ositaorah]

[Following is a volunteer review of "The Village Blacksmith By Henry Wadsworth Longfellow" by John W Babin.]

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5 out of 5 stars

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Poetry has a unique way of expressing songs and stories. It allows you to express difficult thoughts, emotions and images in just a few words. In this book, the author, John W. Babin, introduces young children to an engaging poem by the late poet Henry Wadsworth Longfellow.

This book tells a story of a strong and muscular blacksmith who lives in a village. The blacksmith works day and night under a chestnut tree. Children coming home from school love to watch him forge, and they catch sparks that fly. This book is a great opportunity to understand the interesting message that this poem communicates.

I appreciate that the poem is short and written in the form of a story which is suitable for children, and they will definitely enjoy reading it. I appreciate that the author added the meaning of some words at the bottom of each chapter, which would help enrich young readers vocabulary. I admire the blacksmith’s devotion and strength to his work and family, and I believe it will teach readers to work hard and never give up. This book will inspire readers a lot as it talks about honesty, legacy, family, and love, and I enjoyed reading "From My Arm-Chair". I like how the pictures are clear. Although they are expressed in black and white, they perfectly explain the poem. I appreciate John for this book, which deepens the reader's understanding and appreciation for the poem.

I have no dislike for this book, though I would have preferred the book to be in portrait view, but this does not change how I feel about the book, and I will rate it 5 out of 5 stars because of my likes above. I encountered no errors, which makes The Village Blacksmith by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, written by John W. Babin, perfectly edited, and I recommend it to readers who enjoy classical literature and teenagers.

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The Village Blacksmith By Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
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