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Reviewed by Jamie Michele for Readers' Favorite
Nana's Heartwarming Tales: Mighty Ripples by Vicki Johnpeer is a children’s anthology narrated by Cory, a lively hummingbird who lives in an apple orchard and recounts the adventures of four friends, Cara, Buddy, Jed, and Aimee, nicknamed “The Pals.” The stories each have positive moral traits, like truthfulness, protection, trust, and hope through everyday actions. In Worth More Than Gold, the Pals learn the importance of honesty while panning for gold, earning their parents' trust and a meaningful reward. A Friend for Aimee has Jed comforting Aimee, who has low vision, by helping her bond with a bird named Fee-Bee, teaching the value of protection. Baby Spiders involves the Pals gaining Aimee's trust as they rescue her from a spider's web. In The Silver Box, the Pals’ apple-picking adventure leads to rediscovering a long-lost family treasure.
Vicki Johnpeer’s Mighty Ripples is a win for children and caregivers alike, with its wholesome storytelling and delightful hand-drawn sketches, which are also illustrated by Johnpeer. Hummingbird reporter Cory is fun to follow. I like that we are given a reliable, trustworthy narrator to convey what The Pals are up to. Johnpeer’s writing is fluid and easy to read, and the moral undertones are worked in organically so they never feel heavy-handed. My daughter particularly adored Ready, Set, Jump, and it was the first time she had heard of doing cannonballs into the water. As a parent, the standout for me is how Aimee is portrayed with sensitivity. She is resilient, capable, always included, and, coincidentally, the mightiest ripple. Overall, this installment of Nana's Tales is an absolute joy. Very highly recommended.
