Cowardly Clyde

by Bill Peet

Book Overview

For a war horse, Clyde is an abysmal coward, but he finally decides that even if he isn't brave, he can at least act bravely.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0395361710
• ISBN13: 9780395361719
• Release Date: March 1984
• Publisher: Clarion Books
• Length: 38 Pages
• Weight: 0.40 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 8.4" x 9.6"
• Age Range: 4 to 7 years
• Grade Range: Preschool to Grade 2

Customer Reviews

Sure to spark the imagination

Author of THE REBEL'S PLEDGE and soon to be published THORNS IN EDEN.Cowardly Clyde was my oldest son's favorite children's story when he was little. I love this book. Clyde the war horse is the hero of the story instead of the knight in shining armor. This book teaches that one can be brave when the need arises and risk life and limb for a friend. A must among childrens literature.

A True Ker-Puffle of a Delight!

This wonderful book appeals to my 5 year old boy because of the somewhat scary monster, the brave knight, but ultimately the courageous horse who must over come his cowardice to save his master Sir Galavant. I was impressed with Peet's use of assonance and alliteration and over-all word choice: "...The faint-hearted horse was horrified." This is super book and I recommend it highly - and the illustrations are beautiful to boot.

My Son's Favorite

We checked this book out at the library...and it has turned out to be my son's absolute favorite! I can't believe it..but he loves turning the pages over and over and looking at the scary monster. (He is 16 months old.) He is a little impatient for me to read the text as of yet, but he loves the noises I make to go along with the story. His favorite part is when the monster explodes (I say "Ka-boom" even though the text says "Ker-puffle") All in all-excellent job!! (I even rated it 5 stars with a longer review on epinions.com)

the hole hearted horse

the book is the funniest book about a hourse and curage. I have ever read to my littel sisters the book has an ok by my oppinion.

Fantastic book about conquering fear

This is an outstanding children's book that is enjoyed by all four children and Mom and Dad in our home. Clyde is a war horse who is afraid of his own shadow. He overcomes his fear to save Sir Galavant, the noble but crazy knight who insists on waking the ogre to give it a fighting chance. Your chilfren will enjoy this book!