Review: A Delightful Read!
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 10 11, 2013
Karen’s Colorful Trip by Yael Aharoni is a delightful children’s book about a little girl, Karen that goes for a walk in her neighborhood park on a beautiful, sunny day. Along the way she encounters many small creatures and befriends them all. She meets a red beetle which she places on her dress lapel, a brown sparrow which sits on her shoulder, a colorful butterfly that settles on her palm, a striped cat that strolls next to her, and a turtle that perches in her pocket. After her journey she returns home and introduces her mother to her new friends.Yael Aharoni tells a simple story with vibrant illustrations. I have a 3-year-old and appreciate the use of repetition in this book as I feel as though it adds to my daughter’s learning experience. She loves the beautiful pictures and as we read through the story we review, out loud, all of the new friends that Karen has made. My little one absolutely adores animals so this is the perfect story for her. This story caters to the importance of making new friends, animals, and enjoying the great outdoors; these are all added bonuses for mommy and daddy!This is also a great book for little ones that are learning how to read. The vocabulary is appropriate for young readers and the story is simple and short enough to not overburden their attention span.As an added bonus, at the end of the book the author offers a FREE video which provides a bonus for entertaining children.This is a charming book that I recommend!