Review: Perfect for the age-group it's recommended for!
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 05 29, 2013
I read a copy of this new release recently, and I'm glad I had the chance to read it. I have 3 kids, aged 5, 6 1/2, and 8. The oldest in particular has a fascination with animals and insects and likes reading facts about them--to me, all the better if the kids can learn about those things while reading something that is more like a story (instead of a boring fact sheet). So, this book met my needs. The writing is clear and easy to understand for the proposed age group--another important factor to me.The reading level is also appropriate for young readers who are able to read themselves. The short sentences and simple words make the writing perfect for children learning to read along as the parent reads or who are new to reading themselves. I would say the stories are appropriate for school material as well. I really have to commend the author, because it's not easy to write an educational children's story without it feeling like it's droning on about bland facts. I recommend reading a sample of this book. You'll know right away if the style is a perfect fit for you and your kids. I'm sure you'll enjoy this one, and the stories are short (again, another bonus for me, because sometimes I'm too tired to read a 50 page "children's" story). Happy reading!