These two Rob and Roland books are the first two books in the upcoming ten-book Inheritance Readers series. With short chapters written at a second-grade reading level, the books are about a second-grade boy named Rob. The author was from the Netherlands, and the books have been translated into English by Paulina Janssen. The language is clear and easy to understand. The descriptions and storylines are simple enough for a young child to follow but detailed enough to incite the imagination. Boys and girls alike will enjoy reading for themselves about Rob's adopted puppy Roland and some of the adventures they go on together, along with Rob's siblings and cousins. Many pages have simple black-and-white drawings that aid the reader in understanding the story, while the covers of the books have delightful paintings. For around $7 each, these hardback books are appropriately priced and well-published.

Many mature concepts are included in these books, such as the puppy getting hit by a car and birds catching frogs and rabbits to feed their young. These descriptions are rather graphic for a second-grade level but not necessarily inappropriate for the context. There is also a scene in Rob and Roland on the Farm where the words Negro and Negroes are used repeatedly, which some may consider inappropriate or derogatory.

Biblical principles are emphasized in the Rob and Roland books, and the families represented in the books are overtly Christian. Not only is there family prayer time, but Rob prays on his own before going to bed and after getting up in the morning. This is an excellent example for a Christian child to read about. During family worship, Rob is able to hear what Father reads from the Bible and notice parallels in his own life, which again is something wonderful for a young child to learn by example.

These books are a lovely way for a young child to be exposed to another culture. The idea of having a large midday meal with the whole family is not something our family culture has, nor is the ability to ride a bike to the city from a farm, nor are storks common animals in our geographic region. Reading about these and other differences is an excellent way to inform young children about other cultures in God's world.