The Stained Envelope

The Stained Envelope is a tale of resilience and friendship that drew me from start to finish. Through the journey of Flekk, a plain envelope with big dreams, readers are taken on a rollercoaster of emotions as he navigates challenges and setbacks on his mission to deliver a letter. Despite facing moments of fear and disappointment, Flekk's determination shines through, reminding us all of the power of perseverance. I found myself rooting for Flekk every step of the way, and the satisfying conclusion left me with a renewed sense of hope and optimism.

A book of two halves with a beautiful message. The first half is the scary story of a shy envelope starting out pristine and getting a bit battered and bruised as he travelled across the sea, through a sorting office and eventually to the little boy he was being sent to.
The second half is more overtly educational and spiritual. Jesus is the message of hope, comfort and good news and the book ends with a suitable prayer. There are facts about the postal system and a teaser about Norway where the envelope is sent from.
A real shift in tone in the book, both are cute and my youngest enjoyed both.

Get ready to join Flekk on the wildest adventure of a lifetime in The Stained Envelope! This isn't your average bedtime story – it's a whirlwind of excitement, friendship, and unexpected twists that will have you on the edge of your seat from start to finish. Flekk may just be a little envelope, but let me tell you, he's got the heart of a lion and the spirit of a true adventurer! With every page turn, you'll find yourself cheering him on, laughing at his antics, and maybe even shedding a tear or two. So if you're looking for a children's book that's as lively as it is charming, grab a copy of The Stained Envelope and get ready for the ride of your life!

This book could give a child a feeling of love and hope.. you won’t realize it until the end but this is a good Christian story that affirms that Jesus will never forsake you or leave you. You will never be alone. It is also a reminder that it is what you are on the inside that matters, not how you appear from the outside. It also is a cute book about an envelope that finds his purpose in life. I received a complimentary copy of the e-book from NetGalley and the publisher. This review is my own.
I also loved the pictures. I recommend this book for grades K-3.

I didn't realise this was a Christian book before the end and I didn't expect who send the letter. Its a sweet book that belongs in a school or church library for Christian readers. I like the message it sends - that we all have a purpose (but not the letter from Jesus etc), the images are great, I love the introduction of Norwegian but the religious side is to much for me.

I would not purchase this book for my children or the ones I work with. I don't like that it's not advertised as a religious book.