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A review by gwstoryqueen32
The Totally NOT Wicked Stepmother by Neha Rawat, Samantha Berger
5.0
A humorous and heartwarming read. The little girl in the story is expecting her stepmother to do all the horrible things she heard from the fairy tales. This book references the three iconic fairy tales that codified the "wicked stepmother" (Hansel and Gretel, Cinderella and Snow White), but surprisingly, this aspiring princess does not get extra chores, poison apples or get lost in the woods. This book is good for readers looking for a cheerful story about a blended family. The little girl has an accident but the stepmother is ready to help her in recovery. The little girl begins to see that her stepmother is a better woman than the stepmothers from her fairy tales. The biological mother is not mentioned so her fate is open to interpretation from the reader based on personal experience.
There are many descriptions of the stepmother Holly's talents and fun things that she does for her family, but I also wanted a description of sharing chores and responsibilities as well. Children need to learn that some chores like cleaning might seem boring but it is important to practice responsibility so that all family members are taking care of each other. Other than that, this book is recommended for early readers that need an uplifting and positive story of a stepmother bonding with her family.
There are many descriptions of the stepmother Holly's talents and fun things that she does for her family, but I also wanted a description of sharing chores and responsibilities as well. Children need to learn that some chores like cleaning might seem boring but it is important to practice responsibility so that all family members are taking care of each other. Other than that, this book is recommended for early readers that need an uplifting and positive story of a stepmother bonding with her family.