The Puddle Pail

Children love story and complementary illustrations

Amazing plot setting and character that made the story come together. This story can be taught from several aspects of life… seeings things from several view points and then making it into something amazing even if someone else does not understand your vision…

Mi students love this book

We love Elisa Kleven's books. We have several of them, some even autographed by the author. Ms Kleven has an amazing ability to write stories where the "kid" characters solve all their problems without any adult intervention. And the illustrations are fabulous; we find new things every time we look at them. This book is our favorite; my newborn daughter "brought" this for my son when she came home from the hospital. In the Puddle Pail, the brothers understand, accept and learn to treasure each other's differences. This book also makes a great gift!

Unusual story. Very captivating

This is essential reading for every child entering school. It highlights the concept that eccentricities can yield unexpectedly beautiful things. It also models steadfast perseverance to continue creative vision even when peers find it strange. A well-told and sweetly illustrated tale.

Very sweet story about siblings with different strengths of character and creativity.

and that's saying a lot since all of Kleven's book are outstanding! Puddle pail is particularly sweet and imaginative (but then again, so are all Kleven's books). Doesn't get any better than this for 3 to 7.