Summary:
Pancho Bandito and the Amarillo Armadillo is an epic Western tall tale about friendship that's a hoot to read aloud. Pancho Bandito is a giant kid cowboy in the Old West who longs for a horse of his own. He travels to Texas to sell some cattle but runs into the greatest challenge he's ever faced: the monstrous Amarillo Armadillo. Can Pancho save Fort Worth from the beast and make a friend along the way?
My review:
This is a cute tall-tale Western picture book for children ages 2-4. I loved the character Pancho who is literally bigger than life itself. However, that is where the book begins and ends with me. I would have liked to have seen more substance to the story and maybe a good moral ending. This surprised me considering the job the author used to have.
I especially could not get passed the terrible English. I understand what the author was trying to do, but with emerging readers, language needs to be easy to read and correct in grammar.
Overall, I still give this book a 3-star review due to the premise, which was refreshing, and the wonderful bold and colorful artwork.
Disclosure: I received a copy of this book free from the author for review. The opinions expressed here are 100% my own and may differ from yours. ~MM Hudson aka Naila Moon
Where to find the author:
Amazon
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