Review: This Author 'Gets' The Read-Aloud Rhythm! (Great Illustrations Too)
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 11 15, 2012
What a little gem of a book.I spent years reading aloud to small children at school, not to mention reading to my own four children when they were small... and I was always delighted when I found a picture book that was (a) easy and rhythmic to read aloud and (b) well-illustrated. That's not an easy combination, but Luis C. Lewis has nailed it.What did I like about this book:1. The simple, fun text that parents will enjoy reading and little kids will enjoy listening to. (They'll love predicting Liam's responses, too - I can hear them saying "Nope!" even now!)2. The way everyone will identify with this everyday situation - the child who steadfastly maintains that NO, he's not sleepy... even though he can't keep his eyes open! (And loved the way he got a second lease of life, just as kids do in real life...)3. The illustrations are top class.4. The added value! You click on a link and get high-quality activities in a convenient downloadable and printable PDF. The author's website is lovely, and you discover that he's written even more great books!Well done. I can't wait until the next time my 3-year old grandson starts exploring 'his' Kindle books on my iPad and finds this little treasure.Write some more, quick!