I want to love this book for its creative and affirming story, however I think the story line covers too much territory. ( )

Bertolt is a lovely book for children with beautiful sensitive illustrations. The author is Jacques Goldstyn. a French Canadian from Montreal. It is the story of a little boy who is a happy loner. He is aware of various groups be they playing games or knitting with other ladies. But he wants to do his own thing and do it alone. It would be wonderful reading for a child who is a loner who can see the rewards that come with his choices. It has a cute, clever and imaginative ending. I highly recommend this book to children and their parents. I enjoyed it immensely. ( )