Robin Hood and the Golden Arrow by Robert D. San Souci

Title: Robin Hood and the Golden Arrow
Author/Illustrator: Robert D. San Souci/ E.B. Lewis
Genre: Folklore
Age: 4-8

This book is based on the story of Robin Hood, not the Disney version we know but an actual archer, who, with his Merry Men did help those who were in need. In this story they devise a plan to outwit the Nottingham Sheriff and compete in a contest in disguises. The sheriff devised a plan to try and catch Robin Hood and his friends by having an archery contest and having a golden arrow be the winning prize, they thought for sure that Robin and his friends couldn't resist the urge to come out. Robin heard about the contest and told his Merry Men that should participate, but some of them knew that it was probably a trick by the sheriff, so Little John came up with a plan that they should all wear disguises and enter the town separately, so they wouldn't get caught. On the day of the contest the Sheriff was out looking for Robin's crew and couldn't find them because he was expecting them to be wearing green and not different colors. The Sheriff thought he had recognized Robin, but since his was dressed differently it was hard for him to tell. Robin and the Sheriff's favorite, Gilbert were the only two competitors left, and it came down to them shooting their final arrow, while Gilbert was off-center, Robin dressed as a stranger was dead on. The Sheriff presented Robin with his award and asked if he was willing to work for him, but Robin said no. Once Robin and his merry Men got back to their camp they celebrated and had a feast, although Robin wanted more, he had to let the Sheriff know who exactly it was that won the contest. Robin shot an arrow with a note on it letting him know that it was he who won the contest, and they listened to the Sheriff bellow for a few moments and returned to  Sherwood where there would be more adventures to come.

This book would be great for students in kindergarten-second grade. I think if I used this in the classroom it would just be as a read-aloud or as a story before nap time, if I'm dealing with young students who have that time. I think, just how Robin was able to outsmart the Sheriff with the help of his friends.
- Peace. Love. Giraffes.

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