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Wild Symphony
by Dan Brown
Wild Symphony was just a cool multimodal children's book that combines a lot of fun activities.
It's Dan Brown, so expect puzzles. These were fun and I spent way too much time looking for the letters that spelled out the various instruments. The full list of instruments is located on the front and back covers, which helped figure out which instrument I was aiming for and allowed me to look for the letters I was missing.
The poems about each animal were simple and reminded me of Shel Silverstein or Dr. Seuss. They were fun and great for reading aloud. I learned to read with Dr. Seuss and the simple language and rhyme schemes that were employed. This seemed like a children's book that might offer the same for others.
Brown also includes, what he calls, "secrets to life" on each page. Though these may seem cheesy to older readers, for younger readers they offer insights that children can take with them. For example, on the page with galloping ponies, Brown offers the following: "Tomorrow will be soon enough. Slow down and enjoy today." Good advice for all readers.
Susan Batori's illustrations were just delightful. They were fun, colorful, and very cute. I spent a lot of time just admiring the craft that was put into each page.
Finally, the music. Download the application, grab the digital download on iTunes, or listen on Spotify. Movements are associated with each animal in the book and Brown has worked to match the tone of each animal with the accompanying music. If you don't listen while reading, you miss out on half the enjoyment of the multimodal experience. My personal favorites include "Bouncing Kangaroo," "The Ray," "Dancing Boar," "Impatient Ponies," "Eager Elephant," "Rat Attack," and "Swan in the Mist." But honestly, all the music was wonderful.
It took about an hour for me to fully read and experience this book and I found myself smiling the entire time. For children, this offers a lot of fun and engagement that will keep them coming back for different experiences. As a bonus, the book provides a lot of entertainment for parents too, especially those who have children who want to reread books multiple times over a short period.
It's Dan Brown, so expect puzzles. These were fun and I spent way too much time looking for the letters that spelled out the various instruments. The full list of instruments is located on the front and back covers, which helped figure out which instrument I was aiming for and allowed me to look for the letters I was missing.
The poems about each animal were simple and reminded me of Shel Silverstein or Dr. Seuss. They were fun and great for reading aloud. I learned to read with Dr. Seuss and the simple language and rhyme schemes that were employed. This seemed like a children's book that might offer the same for others.
Brown also includes, what he calls, "secrets to life" on each page. Though these may seem cheesy to older readers, for younger readers they offer insights that children can take with them. For example, on the page with galloping ponies, Brown offers the following: "Tomorrow will be soon enough. Slow down and enjoy today." Good advice for all readers.
Susan Batori's illustrations were just delightful. They were fun, colorful, and very cute. I spent a lot of time just admiring the craft that was put into each page.
Finally, the music. Download the application, grab the digital download on iTunes, or listen on Spotify. Movements are associated with each animal in the book and Brown has worked to match the tone of each animal with the accompanying music. If you don't listen while reading, you miss out on half the enjoyment of the multimodal experience. My personal favorites include "Bouncing Kangaroo," "The Ray," "Dancing Boar," "Impatient Ponies," "Eager Elephant," "Rat Attack," and "Swan in the Mist." But honestly, all the music was wonderful.
It took about an hour for me to fully read and experience this book and I found myself smiling the entire time. For children, this offers a lot of fun and engagement that will keep them coming back for different experiences. As a bonus, the book provides a lot of entertainment for parents too, especially those who have children who want to reread books multiple times over a short period.