Review: Rhyme time for Mr. Meus
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 03 13, 2013
Okay, it's not Dr. Seuss, and there aren't any fanciful illustrations, but "The Blankful Heart" is a pretty fair imitation of the Dr. Seuss style. The rhymes are catchy and fun to read, and both kids and their parents should enjoy the story of Billy Babble and the life-changing lesson he learns. If Billy was a real person, he'd be on the TV series "Hoarders." He could never collect enough things to be happy. Fortunately his doctor recommended a vacation among the frugal, simple-living people of Bibbleville. Seeing how happy the Bibblevilleans were had quite an impact on Billy.The short book also includes a quick lesson on making your own rhyming stories. Younger kids should have fun with this, especially when they've built-up their vocabulary a bit.Sandwiched between "The Blankful Heart" and the rhyming lesson is a short rhyming story titled "The City of Light." The City of Light refers to heaven, and the story is about the journey there. I thought it was a fine, uplifting story, but take a look - it may or may not be your cup of tea.