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4.09 AVERAGE
4.09 AVERAGE
nice board book with a number of developmental topics. Birth +
funny
informative
lighthearted
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
The more Mem Fox I read, the more I appreciate her talent. This book is no exception. She really knows how to write for children. Every time the text asked, "But where is the green sheep?" my son answered. I always forget how much he likes to be involved in things, but Mem Fox doesn't forget.
This book is a great read for a young kid, at least the first few times through (until they learn the ending). The first time through, my son was actually flipping through pages trying to find the green sheep and throwing up his hands when the sheep couldn't be found. The various sheep include props that allow the young listener to draw connections with the real world (for my son, the bath, the kite, the tuba, and the tropical drink). It is a bit long for kids with short attention spans (I'd say about 6 pages too long), but the illustrations are cute and with a little work you can inject some humor into the story.
lighthearted
fast-paced
A fun book for all ages who might attend a storytime! Would also serve as a great bedtime story.
The kids in storytime really liked this one. They were very excited to finally see the green sheep at the end.
mysterious
***SPOILER***
This book ends the way all good bed time stories should, with a gentle wind down and the characters going to sleeeeeeeep
This book ends the way all good bed time stories should, with a gentle wind down and the characters going to sleeeeeeeep
Some of the pictures of these sheep were so funny! I really liked the sheep wearing a tie talking on his cell phone. And of the sheep admiring her reflection in the pond.
