Five Children and It by E. Nesbit is a delightful and whimsical tale that follows the adventures of five siblings who discover a magical creature known as the Psammead, or "It," in the sand dunes near their home. The children are granted one wish each day by the Psammead, but soon learn that their wishes do not always turn out as they expect.

The story is full of humor, imagination, and heartwarming moments as the children navigate the ups and downs of their wishes and learn valuable lessons along the way. The characters are well-developed and relatable, each with their own unique personality traits and quirks.

The author's writing style is engaging and captivating, drawing readers into the enchanting world she has created. The pacing of the story is fast-paced and keeps readers on their toes, eager to see what will happen next.

Overall, Five Children and It is a charming and timeless classic that is sure to entertain readers of all ages. I highly recommend this book to anyone looking for a fun and magical adventure.

Book Description:
Finding a Psammead to grant any wish your heart desires seems like the beginning of endless delights, but as Cyril, Anthea, Robert and Jane soon discover, being beautiful, wealthy and popular can have surprising pitfalls! When it comes to wishing they had wings, lived in a besieged castle or to fight Red Indians in the English countryside, the results of their wishes lead to hilarious narrow escapes and being sent to bed."Five Children and It" is the first of the three "Psammead" books by Edith Nesbit, introducing the irascible sand fairy who uses the children's wishes to teach them lessons about life. This dramatised reading brings the four children and their friend vividly to life! Cast List: Narrator: Beth ThomasAnthea: Kristin GjerløwJane: RachelCyril: Charlotte DuckettMother: Laurie Anne WaldenRobert: LydiaThe Lamb: Zames CurranPsammead: Rob BoardMartha: Sonia Other roles read by: Maggie Travers, K. Adrian Stroat, Matthew Travers, Mike Justice, Peter Yearsley, K. Adrian Stroat, Peter Eastman, Andrew Travers, Jennifer Fournier, Jessie Yun, Elizabeth Travers, Joseph Tabler, Mark Chulsky, Twinkle, Dillon McFarlane and ToddHW Edited by Kristin Gjerløw