Review AMBROSE AND THE CATHEDRAL DREAM Sorenson/ Szegedi 9780814630044

Ambrose and the Cathedral Dream
Ages 4-10

Margo Sorenson, Author
Katalin Szegedi, Illustrator

Liturgical Press, Publisher
ISBN 13: 978-0-8146-3004-4
ISBN 10: 0-8144-3004-9

Retail Price: $16.99

Little Ambrose lives in the cathedral with his family, where for many generations they have made important service contributions to the maintaining and well-being of their church. In this episode, they are commited to helping in the building of the cathedral, just as the previous generation of church mice in their family did. When the workers would get sleepy, the brothers and sisters of Ambrose would do somersaults in front of the workers to keep them alert.

Ambrose wished to do something special to help William, the Master Builder. What could he do? The little mouse thought and thought, and then one day opportunity presented itself.

With rich, brightly colored illustrations created by Katalin Szegedi, Margo Sorenson creates a story that will show children no one is to small to do their part, and that no job is too small to be important. The story also demonstrates how church life and service can aid in strengthening family relationships.

I must admit that as much as I appreciate the fabulous illustrations, I found the story line a little on the weak side. Yet, I am not a child between the ages of four and ten. The story is not so long as to make reading the entire book in one sitting a challenge for younger children. I think that children will get involved in the dilemma of how to come up with something that will be helpful to others, and that they will relate to Ambrose as a tiny mouse trying to be helpful, as children often feel small also.

Reviewed by babamarusia

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