Book 3: Freckles Lends a Paw. 
Book 4: Freckles and The True Meaning of Christmas. 
The illustrations are beautifully created by
Anastasia Drogaitseva and are in keeping with the original wonderful
character designs from the first two books.
In Freckles Lends a Paw we
meet both old and new characters who come together to help teach
Freckles and children everywhere yet again another valuable lesson. This
time we learn the value of friendship and trusting in oneself and
others instead of allowing fear to rule our lives. Fear of the unkown,
fear of rumours, and fear of bad behaviours, all are easily overcome
when you work together.
We meet poor old grumpy Mr Loppity who is
accussed of not liking children very much and of being a mean old
wizard. The children pick on him and throw things at his house making
him even grumpier (understandably). When Freckle’s mum finds him injured
and comes to his rescue the children quickly learn Mr Loppity is
perhaps not so frightening after all. Fun antics in the house ensue as
the friemds soon learn that to help others is far more rewarding than at
first it may appear.
Freckles and The True Meaning of Christmas
is a timely reminder that it is the giving not the receiving that is
important before, on Christmas day and after. Without giving too much
away, in this delightful Christmas tale we are invited to meet not just
the brothers and sisters of Freckle’s friends but their entire families
as they extend love and Christmas cheer, spreading good and helping
around their community. Each family member gets involved one way or
another to find the true spirit of giving their time and effort to those
more in need.
Vickianne has found a truley inspirational
way to write a story to thank those amongst us in the community who
volunteer their time as well as to subtly suggest to others the
significance of giving and sharing such a valuable comodity as spending
time helping others.
These two gorgeous books along with the origininal two, Book one: Freckles is Scared of School 
and Book Two: Freckles and The Less Fortunate
would
be the beginning of a wonderful collection for young children of
pre-school and early reading years. FOr areview on these two fabulous
books please refer to my earlier review Hop on intoTwo Furry Cute Reads, posted
June 11, 2013. They are all easily read aloud and would be enjoyed at
bedtime or in the classroom. Each have great discussion topics for
lessons in their own right, making lessons plans for teachers easy to
develop.. Teachers and parents alike could not go wrong. I could not
recommend these more.
I’d rate these books 5 out of 5 gold stars.. 
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