Review of Stevie Tenderheart Books - Billy Jack (The Great Escape)

[Esther Deekor]

[Following is a volunteer review of "Stevie Tenderheart Books - Billy Jack (The Great Escape)" by Steve William Laible.]

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5 out of 5 stars

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Billy Jack despised the thought of going to bed early at 5 p.m. when the day was usually bright with sunlight. To extend his playtime with friends, he hatched a plan to outsmart his parents. After his mother tucked him in one day, Billy Jack waited for her to close the French doors to his room and leave. Seizing the moment, he initiated the "Great Bed Stuffing Trick," filling his pajamas with clothes to resemble limbs and placing his championship football at the top to mimic his head. Socks were used to create the illusion of feet at the bed's end. Covered with blankets, the stuffed Billy Jack became the decoy while the real Billy Jack embarked on his escapade out of the window. However, he encountered challenges that could jeopardize his scheme. Discover if Billy Jack's ingenious bed-stuffing technique succeeded and if he faced these obstacles courageously in Stevie Tenderheart Books - Billy Jack (The Great Escape) by Steve William Laible.

This bedtime story serves as a calming tale for children, seamlessly weaving valuable lessons into its narratives. The book imparts essential teachings in a way that gently encourages children to follow them, as the consequences are depicted with care and warmth. Unlike many bedtime stories with animated illustrations, this book stands out by featuring real pictures. While I appreciated this unique aspect, it did prompt me to question the authenticity of some stories, though not definitively ruling out the possibility.

Occasionally, I couldn't help but smile at the few jokes scattered throughout this narrative. Despite my initial skepticism about bedtime stories for children, I unexpectedly found myself drifting off while reading this book, though not solely due to the book itself. There's nothing I dislike about it, and I appreciate how it is designed to ignite children's creativity, instill self-confidence, and impart proper manners.

The book displayed superb editing with no detectable errors during my reading. Consequently, I give it a perfect five out of five stars.

I recommend this book for children aged six to twelve. For younger children under six, it can be enjoyed as a bedtime story when read to them.

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Stevie Tenderheart Books - Billy Jack (The Great Escape)
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[Sweeter Parker]

I'm so into this!! I know a lot of younger kids that will enjoy this book. It seems like a fun one to read to someone. I have to read it myself and I plan to. Lovely review!

[Sunday N Florence]

The book blends gentle lessons with a calming bedtime narrative, complemented by real-life photographs that enhance its authenticity.

[Mark M Maxwell]

Steve William Laible's "Stevie Tenderheart Books - Billy Jack (The Great Escape)" presents an imaginative and suspenseful story of young Billy Jack's quest to outsmart his parents and extend his playtime.

[Abel Timothy]

One valuable aspect of this bedtime story is its ability to gently impart essential lessons to children, encouraging them to follow these teachings through warmly depicted consequences.