Mordokai Searches for Strawberries

Mordokai and Friends, Book 2

By: Lamar Golden, Liana Golden

Narrated by: Hillary Hawkins

Mordokai and friends return in the sequel to Mordokai Plants A Garden. Join them as they wander a colorful, thriving landscape inhabited by all sorts of weird and wonderful creatures.

©2023 Lamar Golden and Liana Golden (P)2024 Lamar Golden and LianaGolden

Another cute story about sharing

This audiobook isn't just about sharing. It also includes lessons on safety and kindness. Mordokai Searches for Strawberries is a longer story (8 minutes) than many of the other books by this father-daughter duo. For that reason and perhaps because of the additional characters, it was challenging for my preschooler to follow in audiobook format (print wouldn't be difficult to follow), but they still enjoyed it. It's a story they'll be able to grow into, and they asked to listen to it again immediately.

The narration is perfect for a children's book—lots of fun voices and playful intonation. This book lacks the sound effects that many of the Golden's other books have.

I recommend this book to those who don't mind—or who enjoy—unique approaches to children's literature and like stories that allow for discussion of life lessons (friendship, kindness, wilderness safety, sharing, etc.). This isn't your typical children's book, so it might not resonate with some adults. But my child enjoyed it, and that's what counts most.

I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.