Around the World in 80 Days was a favorite story after I saw the movie version as a four-year-old child. I loved seeing the many cultures and landscapes of the world.

The Read-Aloud version will have a strong appeal to boys with its concentrate on methods of travel in 1872.

The illustrations are very colorful, with bright primary colors, and rendered in a loose, playful style.

As Passepartout accompanies Phileas Fogg on trains, elephants, steamship, carriage, a sled with sails, and ship children will wonder if they make it back in 80 days. Of course, the unexpected ending is a teaching moment, too! ( )