Ernest and Celestine

by Gabrielle Vincent
Ernest and Celestine cover
Good Books rating 4.33
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  • ID: 1660
  • Added: 2025-10-08
  • Updated: 2025-10-08
  • Reviews: 3
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goodreads.com · Unknown · 2025-10-08
charming 4.50

The book is charming and beautifully illustrated, capturing the heartwarming friendship between a bear and a mouse. It's a delightful read that highlights themes of kindness and acceptance.

Ernest and Celestine is a heartwarming tale that beautifully illustrates the bond between an unlikely pair—a bear and a mouse. The story is filled with charm and warmth, making it a delightful read for children and adults alike. The illustrations are stunning, adding to the overall appeal of the book. The themes of kindness, acceptance, and friendship are woven seamlessly into the narrative, making it a meaningful and enjoyable experience. The book's gentle humor and touching moments make it a standout in children's literature.

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    The illustrations are stunning

    The story is filled with charm and warmth

    The themes of kindness, acceptance, and friendship are woven seamlessly into the narrative

toppsta.com · Unknown · 2025-10-08
heartwarming 4.50

The story is unique as it's told entirely through dialogue, which initially confused the reviewer but ultimately enhanced the charm. The illustrations, though muted in color, are detailed and effectively convey the heartwarming tale of a mouse and a bear.

The reviewer found the book's narrative style unusual and engaging, as it relies solely on speech. This approach required some re-reading to catch all the details, but it added to the story's appeal. The illustrations, while not vibrant, are rich in detail and beautifully complement the simple yet touching story of Celestine losing her toy and Ernest's efforts to replace it. The book's message about gratitude and helping others resonated with the reviewer, who noted that their child enjoyed the story and was particularly impressed by the variety of Celestine's toys. The reviewer hopes the child took away the book's lesson about expressing thanks through acts of kindness.

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    This is an unusual story as it's told entirely in speech.

    Although the colours are a bit dull the illustrations are wonderfully detailed and help explain this simple but ever so sweet story beautifully.

    Amatullah enjoyed this story and was amazed by the sheer number of Celestine's toys.

theguardian.com · Unknown · 2012-12-14
lovely 4.00

The book features beautiful artwork and a sweet, simple story about a bear and a mouse who go on a picnic despite the rain. The simplicity of the story and the expressive characters make it a charming and calming read for children.

Ernest and Celestine: The Picnic by Gabrielle Vincent is a delightful children's book that tells the story of a bear and a mouse who plan a picnic but face the disappointment of rain. The story is told in a simple, dialogue-driven manner, with the artwork playing a significant role in conveying the narrative. The characters are sweet and expressive, and the book's simplicity makes it perfect for bedtime reading. The reviewer particularly enjoyed the beautiful, muted artwork and the old-fashioned charm of the story. The book's themes of resilience and making the best of a situation are easily relatable for young readers.

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    Beautiful artwork and a sweet, simple story. Lovely!

    The text is all dialogue, snippets of discussion between Ernest and Celestine.

    The artwork is really rather lovely. Beautifully drawn in soft, muted colours, each image tells a great deal of what is happening in the story.

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