Kid Review – Guapo’s Great Rescue – picture book

Zappala, Janet, and Wendy Perkins. Guapo’s Great Rescue: Clay Finds a Forever Home. Illustrated by Lara Calleja. Herndon, VA: Mascot Kids, 2023.

Guapo’s Stories

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Summary

Guapo’s heart is as big as he is!

Affectionately known as a gentle giant, Guapo is never too busy to lend a helping hand to anyone in need. When Clay the quarter horse arrives at his new home, he’s scared and very shy. Will Guapo be able to coax Clay out of his shell so he can enjoy his new life with new friends? Guapo knows that it will take patience, kindness, and compassion to help Clay with his feelings.

Based on true stories, Guapo’s adventures showcase important life messages that parents can impart to their children. Join Guapo and his great rescue! A portion of the proceeds from Guapo’s Great Rescue will go to the Coachella Valley Horse Rescue in Indio, California.

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My Kid Review

Guapo’s Great Rescue tells the story of Guapo, a steer, and his animal friends who befriend a new animal at the animal rescue: a colt named Clay. Clay has a very hard time making friends. Over time, the animals approach him one at a time after realizing that everyone at once was too many new friends. His story may help children learn how to make friends when a new child joins their class. 

I appreciate that Zappala and Perkins include information at the end of the book about horse rescues to educate children. 

Calleja’s illustrations are realistic and complement the text well. Actual pictures of Guapo and his friends are included in the end matter. 

Guapo’s Great Rescue would be a cute addition to the picture-book section of a K-12 Christian school library. 

I received a complimentary copy of Guapo’s Great Rescue. This is my honest review.

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