Review: Magic is all around us
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 08 4, 2013
One thing I love about children's books is how easy is for them to be masterpieces without many words. Chasing Butterflies is no exception because in few pages it transmits life lessons and important values.This book is one of the most beautiful I ever read not only its illustrations are great but also because it really accomplish to teach us (or remember us) that we do not have to judge by the looks of things and that magic is all around us.Sophia and Mateo are two sweet kids, very adorable and adventurous. They are full of innocence and they see beauty all around them, everything is new and they love discovering the magical garden.Their abuela (grandmother) is the adult who guides them and teaches them about life. I love this part of the book, not only because they call their grandmother the way we Latin people do, but also because is important to show kids that adults are there to help them, guide them, protect them and above all love them.The author creates a wonderful world, with an engaging writing, simple but delightful words and visually engaging pictures.I totally recommend this book to all. It presents the perfect opportunity to share with the little ones in our families or as in my case with the kids I teach.