Ruth Lerner Perle

Delilah is aggravated by a local empty lot full of trash, and is inspired to clean it up for all her neighbors to be able to use the lot for enjoyment, like a park, which is a noble aspiration. All her friends eagerly agree and see the logic of what she wants, but Delilah has a problem with being a bit too bossy, and she has to learn a lesson that one attracts more ants with honey rather than vinegar.

This is a great example of fantasy because animals are talking and interacting, but they go on an adventure similar to ones that happen in real life, such as going on rides and visiting a fortune teller at a carnival.
The characters in this story are very unique. Each one is an animal that starts with a different letter and has a name that also starts with that letter. They also have a personality characteristic attached to that letter. Although this story is short, these characteristics were show more displayed frequently. For example, Ollie the Obedient Ostrich told Fenton that he would be safe as long as he followed all the carnival ride safety rules. show less

I liked this book for a few reasons. First the plot is interesting because it is like any summer day running into problems like in real life, and you want to know if they are able to find a solution to the problem in the end. The book also pushes readers to think because they try to teach the reader to look on the bright side to any problem. Looking on the bright side in different situations can help you find solutions to problems. The book was made for the readers to learn how to look on show more the bright side with a fun story. I liked this book when I was younger because I liked the part when the dogs destroyed the stand. show less

This is a good example of a fantasy because animals are celebrating together and having a party, which is a human thing to do, but it is still relatable to children’s lives, in the celebration of birthdays and friendship.
The characters in this story are very unique. Each one is an animal that starts with a different letter and has a name that also starts with that letter. They also have a personality characteristic attached to that letter. Although this story is short, these show more characteristics were displayed frequently. For example, when Emmy the Exaggerating Elephant called him, she barely let him speak and described how immensely excited she was for the special day. show less