Review: Great children's book about honesty
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 12 30, 2013
Corey the Calf is an adorable bovine who exudes cheer. One day, he hears that his owner, Farmer Brown, is looking to find the best calf on his farm. Corey is eager to take this title and does what is asked of him by Farmer Brown: take two seeds and produce more seeds by the next spring. The cow that produces the most seeds is presumed to be the winner… or is he? Corey the Calf is a sweet story that encourages the virtue of honesty. I don’t want to give away the storyline of the book, but Corey does reap the benefits of being honest towards Farmer Brown. You’re left with a warm, fuzzy feeling once you’ve reached the end.The book is an easy read-aloud for parents to share with their children, and it’s a great way to start a dialogue about being honest in everyday life. Author Patty Johnson includes tips for parents about teaching their children honesty at the end of the story. The tips are easy for any adult to do with a child, and they really drive home the importance of being honest in all that one does. The story is simple without large vocabulary, so readers in first and second grade would be able to read the story. The illustrations by Usman Aziz are also simple, but they are colorful and really show Corey’s sweet personality. I would recommend this story to any family who is looking to enhance the importance of honesty. I think young children would especially appreciate Corey.