Animals
Louis the swan cannot speak like “normal” swans (note that the book comes from before the time of political correctness, and it shows). He uses his disability to his advantage, traveling outside the scope of the typical swan’s realm and having many adventures and opportunities as a result.
This engaging tale uses humor (I find the old cob’s mannerisms quite amusing) to tell the story of a “misfit” successfully making his own way. It is refreshing to see character and good intentions throughout the story.
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Saved by Fern from an untimely death, runty Wilbur the pig thrives in the barnyard. Learning that he is destined for the smokehouse petrifies him, but Charlotte the spider has a plan to fool the humans and save his life.
What a wonderful book about friendship. There is innocence, the delight in a summer day on a farm, humor, talking animals, and a quiet simplicity that pervades the story. I was worried the first time I read this aloud to my kids (when they were each around four) that Charlotte’s death would be too sad, but they were fine, and it turned out to be a nice way to talk about emotions.
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