The Old Sleigh review

 

On a cold winter’s night of deep snow, an old sleigh delivers needful things(goodreads summary)

 

 

 

 

What a beautiful and heartwarming book to share during the winter months and holiday season! The old sleigh hauls loads of wood to help give warmth and light to the townspeople during the cold winter months.  Over time, the small rural town grows into an expanding small city. The boy and his father are growing as well, learning to adjust to still meet the needs of their neighbors.  The old sleigh eventually breaks down but they rebuild it bigger and stronger to keep their deliveries going. It is simple on words but yet it is big on hard work ethic, a sense of community and giving to others. As you turn each page, the charming and colorful illustrations tell most of the story.  You can feel the cold winter chill but yet the warmth with a strong message of persistence, dependability and the joy from giving and receiving throughout.  It is a gentle and quiet story you can cuddle up to in the evening or before bedtime.  I think this is a "just right book" for ages 4-7.~

 

Title: The Old Sleigh

Author: Jarrett & Jerome Pumphrey

Pub. date: November 2025, Norton Young Readers

Genre: picture book

Hardcover, 40 pgs.