Through the Looking Glass Children's Book Reviews
Clinton Gregory's Secret
Picture Book
For ages 3 to 6
Abrams, 2008 ISBN: 0810993643
Clinton Gregory is a special little boy because just last week he had “at least seven secrets.” While everyone was asleep on Monday, Clinton Gregory wrestled with Gordon the dragon. On Wednesday, Clinton Gordon had dinner with a pair of giants, and on Saturday Clinton Gordon “read the evening paper to a toad who’d lost his glasses.” Every night Clinton Gordon makes new friends and he has grand adventures.
This delightfully quirky and colorful picture book celebrates the power of a child’s imagination. Young children are sure to enjoy finding the inspiration for Clinton Gregory’s imaginings. All they have to do is take a look at the little boy’s bedroom on the first page. With a dragon, a seahorse, a pair of funny looking giants, a stripe-less tiger, and other characters, Clinton Gregory has a grand time, and he doesn’t even need to leave his bedroom.
