Review of The Fisherman and his Foundlings
Posted: 04 Jan 2022, 14:17
[Following is a volunteer review of "The Fisherman and his Foundlings" by Phillip Leighton-Daly.]
The Fisherman and his Foundlings by Phillip Leighton-Daly is a children’s book that embodies all of the potential beauty and goodness that mankind has to offer. It follows the story of a weathered widower who makes a daily trek through a perilous path to deliver fish to a leper colony. The fisherman is the personification of compassion, kindness, and empathy, as he frequently lends his aid to several orphaned children he encounters over the years. One morning, when making his routine trip to the colony, he encounters a merchild who appears to be in distress. Staying true to his kind, warm-hearted self, the fisherman decides to assist the wounded merchild. Unbeknownst to him, the merchild is but a pawn of the merqueen, bait intended to lure the fisherman to his death.
This tale of bravery and kindness is accompanied by some of the most breathtaking, captivating, stunning illustrations I have ever seen in a children’s book. The story teaches invaluable lessons about the importance of kindness, compassion, and empathy. It discusses why it is crucial to implement these attributes in everyday life. The author utilizes various metaphors throughout the book in order to convey these fundamental lessons. This book aims to introduce and implement core principles into young minds, such as courage, solicitude, and the significance of kindness.
Another beautiful aspect of this book is the relationship between the fisherman and the merchild. The father-daughter dynamic that is set between the two characters is heart-warming and wholesome. This dynamic was particularly enjoyable for me and struck a personal, emotional chord, as it is something that I lack in my own life. The fisherman is an extremely relatable character and so forming an emotional attachment to him proved to be easy.
Although this book consisted of mostly positive aspects, there was one issue I encountered while reading that hindered my enjoyment of the book. Despite the fact that this book is marketed as a children’s book, the author used several words that would undoubtedly confuse the majority of children.
I can confidently rate this book 4 out of 4 stars, as the messages presented were soul-stirring and there were no grammatical errors. I would recommend this book to children ages 12 and up, as the vocabulary may be a bit too advanced for children of a younger age. However, it is suitable for a younger audience if parental guidance is provided. I also recommend this book to parents who are interested in instilling important lessons in their children from an early age.
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The Fisherman and his Foundlings
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The Fisherman and his Foundlings by Phillip Leighton-Daly is a children’s book that embodies all of the potential beauty and goodness that mankind has to offer. It follows the story of a weathered widower who makes a daily trek through a perilous path to deliver fish to a leper colony. The fisherman is the personification of compassion, kindness, and empathy, as he frequently lends his aid to several orphaned children he encounters over the years. One morning, when making his routine trip to the colony, he encounters a merchild who appears to be in distress. Staying true to his kind, warm-hearted self, the fisherman decides to assist the wounded merchild. Unbeknownst to him, the merchild is but a pawn of the merqueen, bait intended to lure the fisherman to his death.
This tale of bravery and kindness is accompanied by some of the most breathtaking, captivating, stunning illustrations I have ever seen in a children’s book. The story teaches invaluable lessons about the importance of kindness, compassion, and empathy. It discusses why it is crucial to implement these attributes in everyday life. The author utilizes various metaphors throughout the book in order to convey these fundamental lessons. This book aims to introduce and implement core principles into young minds, such as courage, solicitude, and the significance of kindness.
Another beautiful aspect of this book is the relationship between the fisherman and the merchild. The father-daughter dynamic that is set between the two characters is heart-warming and wholesome. This dynamic was particularly enjoyable for me and struck a personal, emotional chord, as it is something that I lack in my own life. The fisherman is an extremely relatable character and so forming an emotional attachment to him proved to be easy.
Although this book consisted of mostly positive aspects, there was one issue I encountered while reading that hindered my enjoyment of the book. Despite the fact that this book is marketed as a children’s book, the author used several words that would undoubtedly confuse the majority of children.
I can confidently rate this book 4 out of 4 stars, as the messages presented were soul-stirring and there were no grammatical errors. I would recommend this book to children ages 12 and up, as the vocabulary may be a bit too advanced for children of a younger age. However, it is suitable for a younger audience if parental guidance is provided. I also recommend this book to parents who are interested in instilling important lessons in their children from an early age.
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The Fisherman and his Foundlings
View: on Bookshelves | on Amazon