Review: Vivid Illustrations and Catchy Rhymes in This Children's Book
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 06 24, 2014
“The Cosmic League: Rise of the Allies” is a brightly illustrated, rhyming children’s book that not only tells a story but also teaches a lesson to young readers along the way.When Catality steps in and takes saving the day away from Tarsier Man, Tarsier Man is angry—and he finds himself accidentally hitching a ride to Catality’s reality. Both are superheroes, but they can’t get along—even when it comes to standing up to Goliath the Tyrant, who has grand plans to take over the earth. In fact, they get so wrapped up in fighting each other it looks like Goliath the Tyrant will prevail—that is, until Zombie Man steps in and gives them some common-sense advice.The story is simple, but the zany characters and how vividly they’re drawn will grab kids’ attention right away; the rhymes are rhythmic and fun, and younger readers could either enjoy “The Cosmic League: Rise of the Allies” on their own or by listening to an adult read aloud (and it’s worth noting that Zombie Man’s superpower amused me even as an adult reader). The underlying message of the importance of working together and combining strengths, instead of fighting for no reason, will also be easy for children to grasp, but it’s done in such a lighthearted way that they won’t feel preached to.Recommended to children and their parents who are looking for an engaging book that’s written with humor and illustrated with style.