Review: My kids loved Geraldine!
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 05 29, 2014
It's always a great bonding moment for me and my kids to read books. When I read them the story of Geraldine the Giraffe who always cried, I'm surprised to hear their words of wisdom. They specifically told me that being a crybaby was normal to kids, but as they got older, they learned that crying wasn't the solution to anything bad that happened to them. My eldest son, Adam, said, he was like the giraffe when he was younger. He always cried when he didn't get what he wanted. He cried when someone else said something about his clothes. Much like Geraldine. My kid totally related with her, In the end, my son learned that crying can be replaced by laughter, by winning new friends, by spending time with those who make you happy and appreciated. After our discussion, I asked them, why did you think the giraffe cried? Both my sons said, "We don't have any idea... Because we always cry, too! But when we are with you, Mom, we forget why we even cried at all!"Four thumbs up (from my 2 boys) for the author. Anat Umansky, for a job well done! :)