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A review by zelma
Joseph Had a Little Overcoat by Simms Taback
3.0
Course evaluation:
Personal Response: I enjoyed the song-like quality of this story and bold colors. Joseph had an energy about him and I loved that he was involved in a fun activity in each scene.
Evaluation: Very young children will enjoy the repetitive text and rhythm of the story; the pattern of the story will appeal to their desire for repetitive sounds and sensory stimulation. The bright, bold colors also fulfill this age group’s need for visual stimulation, while the use of collage and cutouts will delight a child’s sense of whimsy and creativity. Readers will enjoy seeing the cutouts and guessing Joseph’s next item of clothing. The short story and basic plot will hold short attention spans while slightly older readers will respond to the detailed illustrations.
Personal Response: I enjoyed the song-like quality of this story and bold colors. Joseph had an energy about him and I loved that he was involved in a fun activity in each scene.
Evaluation: Very young children will enjoy the repetitive text and rhythm of the story; the pattern of the story will appeal to their desire for repetitive sounds and sensory stimulation. The bright, bold colors also fulfill this age group’s need for visual stimulation, while the use of collage and cutouts will delight a child’s sense of whimsy and creativity. Readers will enjoy seeing the cutouts and guessing Joseph’s next item of clothing. The short story and basic plot will hold short attention spans while slightly older readers will respond to the detailed illustrations.