Sarah, Plain and Tall Audiobook

" I've seen the movie and knew the story, but really enjoyed the book and plan on reading it to my girls. Such a simple, beautiful story of love and companionship. "

" It is a joy to re-read childhood books with my girls. "

" This was a breath of fresh air. I enjoyed the innocence and goodness of the family and people described. There is so much going on under the surface that can be felt even though the author writes things plainly and with out drama. "

" My daughter asked me to read this. I never have. Thought I'd give it a try. It's a sweet book. "

" A wonderful story of death, love, and survival. "

" Short, sweet, great for my 7 year old. I did not like this as much as her new book, White Fur Flying, that the girls and I read together. "

" Cute, quick read. Took less than 2 hours to read. "

" CD - with IAN!!! We are really enjoying it "

" This book is so intresting once i started reading i fell in love with the book its really good to read it can be recommended for 5th graders 4th or 3rd "

" Interesting story, but for some reason it just didn't really grab me. Sarah seems spunky and determined enough, and motherless children like Caleb and Anna are always good for a tug-at-your-heart-strings tale. I liked it well enough, but it isn't one I'll re-read again and again. "

" This is another classic that I've never read, yet I love it!! What a treasure! "

" This is one of my favorites. I love how the story is told from the point of view of the children. An engaging story that is a timeless piece of literature "

" a great book...strong message of acceptance and unselfishness "

" It was very good! I read it in forth grade. "

" Really short, really easy read. It was cute though. I did like it. "

" a good story, short and manageable. "

" Great book series and great Hallmark movies with Glenn Close and Christopher Walkin. "

" Thank goodness for wonderful children's books. A delightful little book that tops the Little House series . "

" Short and cute. Thank goodness there are more books that follow this one! I'm ready to give up the story yet!! "

" A Newbery medal winner, Sarah, Plain and Tall tells of a single father advertising for a wife to come live out in the prarie with his two children, a son and daughter. Quite a wonderful story for older children. It is a small chapter book of the adventure of how the characters become a family. "

" This charming story does a beautiful job of comparing to geographic locations, the American Plains and the New England Coast. With a plot surrounding the idea of family, it is bound to win your heart. "

" So concisely written, its almost poetry. "

" This is a wonderful book full of wisdom, humor and love. A father puts an ad in the newspaper looking for a wife and mother for his children since his wife has passed away. Sarah from Maine answers and the father and children fall in love with her. "

" I can't remember reading any other books like this. It's a simple, beautiful story. "

" A book for all mothers to read with their daughters. It is beautifully plain. "

" I love this book! I honestly don't think I've read it since I was in 3rd grade! It will always be a favorite. :) "

" Didn't care for this historical fiction "

" Read for school....kind of GAG. Although maybe I'm not being fair.But, kind of, GAG. "

" I forgot how wonderful this book is. Reading it as a short story rather than a children's book made it more poignant. "

" A classic story for young readers. I think kids need to know about simpler times, right?! "

" Sweet, short book. Somehow I managed not to cry at the end. "

" Read it with my son's reading group at school. Sparse, beautiful prose and true feelings. Loved it! "

" I used this book during my PTLS lessons. I used it to introduce the way people lived during the Dust Bowl. Great book to talk about character development during that tough time. "

" I really liked this book. Easy read and great story. Took all of 40ish minutes. It is simple yet wonderful story. "

" Very quick read, good for 1st thru 3rd. "

" it was ok, I had to read it for school. "

" It was good. Really good! "

" A Newbery medal winner, Sarah, Plain and Tall tells of a single father advertising for a wife to come live out in the prarie with his two children, a son and daughter. Quite a wonderful story for older children. It is a small chapter book of the adventure of how the characters become a family. "

" An easy, fast, light read, providing insight to early pioneering life on the Plains. I'd recommend the Little House books and Caddie Woodlawn over this one though. "

" A great read aloud for my second graders. I didn't think they were very into it at first, until one day I stopped reading early and they all asked to keep going. Very cute story about the beginnings of a family who learn to love each other. "