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4.1 AVERAGE
4.1 AVERAGE
Such a wonderfully written book for children, showcasing a variety of animals that are hidden behind 'flaps', all of whom are shipped to the local zoo however, are rejected and sent back for various reasons. My son and I loved reading this book together, especially when it came to flipping over the flaps, which my son did with joy. The pictures are excellent, as they are large and colourful, keeping those of all ages intrigued. I found that the wording was great for a toddler, as the words were simple enough for my son to understand and repeat as we read along. A great book for anyone interested in learning more about animals, while having fun flipping the flaps to see which animal was rejected and sent back!
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
N/A
Strong character development:
N/A
Loveable characters:
N/A
Diverse cast of characters:
N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus:
N/A
This is miss 2yr olds favourite book at the moment. She loves all the animals. We also have the touch and feel one which she loves
Very simple lift the flap book, kids learn about different animal's attributes.
Son (2) enjoyed it but I think better for a bit younger age as he wasn't very engaged, I think not enough of a story.
Son (2) enjoyed it but I think better for a bit younger age as he wasn't very engaged, I think not enough of a story.
informative
lighthearted
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
N/A
Loveable characters:
N/A
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
‘Are the flaws of the main character(s) a main focus of the book?’
I don’t think there’s been a more fitting book to answer this question with such an affirmative yes
I don’t think there’s been a more fitting book to answer this question with such an affirmative yes
I did not like the story in the beginning but my baby just loves the book and we read it everyday.
The flaps are quite resistant which was a nice surprise.
The flaps are quite resistant which was a nice surprise.
The writing is pretty crappy in this book but the pop-ups are fabulous! You'd spend hours as an adult picking up the flaps to reveal the animal underneath, folded and cut in such a way that you get this delightful pop up that is pretty much wow. Kai obviously has slightly more discerning taste that I do and is not taken by frills and whistles (i.e., the pop up animals). The writing is mediocre at best and for a read-aloud, it's just terrible. Here's an example (off the top my head, because I've read this book a lot):
"I wrote to zoo to send me a pet. They sent me a camel but he was too grumpy so I sent him back."
"I wrote to the zoo to send me a pet. They sent me a frog. But he was too jumpy so I send him back."
"I wrote to the zoo to send me a pet. They sent me an elephant but he was too big so I sent him back."
Okay, are camels known for their grumpiness? This is the first I've heard. Also, is that really the message you want to send to your very impressionable toddler? That if something is not as you expect or has a trait that is disagreeable to you, you get rid of it? I know that kids books are not meant to be taken literally, but the message here kinda sucks and the only thing this book has going for it is the cool cut out, fold up, pop up animals. And man, those are awesome!
"I wrote to zoo to send me a pet. They sent me a camel but he was too grumpy so I sent him back."
"I wrote to the zoo to send me a pet. They sent me a frog. But he was too jumpy so I send him back."
"I wrote to the zoo to send me a pet. They sent me an elephant but he was too big so I sent him back."
Okay, are camels known for their grumpiness? This is the first I've heard. Also, is that really the message you want to send to your very impressionable toddler? That if something is not as you expect or has a trait that is disagreeable to you, you get rid of it? I know that kids books are not meant to be taken literally, but the message here kinda sucks and the only thing this book has going for it is the cool cut out, fold up, pop up animals. And man, those are awesome!
This went over really well at story time for the local immigrant centre daycare.