Cottonmouth and the River

Ok cottonmouth has a great story line. It has meaning and teaches a lesson. It touched me, it's true you can't always get what you want. Now this book would definitely be a book a parent has to read to the child seeing as the child would not understand the meaning of the story. But over all I loved the characters, especially tug. Tug reminded me of the monsters in where the wild things are but then after reading mensons character I kinda felt the lion, witch, and the wardrobe where all animals talked. I felt very sad for Freddie after he swallowed the egg. He only ever wanted his parents back and to go through so much pain for a wish one coaxed him into believing would come true was deeply saddening. I give this book five stars. Great story and the art work was beautiful. I was glad I got the chance to read it.

“The world was empty of light, and blackness filled the land. People began crying and shouting for the dark Sun to return. You see, Freddie, it was then that the Moon realized that even though he didn’t get what he wanted he was exactly what he needed to be. This similar truth is for you now.”

Do you like adventure? Finding an egg was the start of Frederick Cottonmouth’s adventure. Where Frederick theReckless meets Tug the Comforter . Tug and Frederick go on many adventures but when Tug cannot give what Frederick wants most of all, Frederick leaves Tug knocking at the door. Seeing that Frederick has left Tug, Menson the rat makes his acquaintance to Frederick promising him to give him all that he desires. Believing the lie of Menson is not the end of the story. Tug brings Frederick back to the river where it all started.

With contrasting illustrations and word metaphors you are in the middle of the adventure with Frederick the reckless and Tug the comforter.

The River is the creative, imaginative way of retelling the story of the Fall of Adam and Eve and the Deceiver.

I love these series. I am a fan. This is a great series to introduce kids from 8 up to the Gospel and have some great discussions. These also would make great gifts to the children we love and want to share the gospel with.

A Special Thank you to David C. Cook and Netgalley for an ARC and the opportunity to post an honest review.