This book was very touching and intense. It's about how love can conquer any obstacle in life. Caleb and Kate were always fighting and Caleb is turned into a dog caused by a spell. Even though Caleb was threatened with the idea of spending the rest of his life as a dog, he still did not give up on the love that he shares with Kate and tries to be by her side at all times. There are some challenging vocabulary words that I would have to include in my lesson for students to have a better understanding. ( )

Nice story, some lovely writing.  I just love the beginning:  Caleb the carpenter and Kate the weaver loved each other, but not every single minute."  After the quarrel, Caleb goes for a walk: "... grew leg-weary, and, lying down to rest for just a moment, was overcome with all the greenness and slipped into a green sleep."  Too sophisticated for the diaper set, I think... but short for young readers, so I'm not sure what age I'd recommend it to." ( )