Review: Kids' short stories that instil good values!
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 03 10, 2014
Stars in the Pool and Other Stories by D.R. Tara is a collection of five inspirational kids short stories that are reminiscent of children’s folklore myths and legends of the past. The stories are well-thought out and presented in simple narrative prose that can sustain the interests of young children.The stories are a joy to read because of its straightforward narration. Kids will find these stories easy to understand. The impressive illustrations by Moving Pixels are a nice touch to help the kids visualize the characters and the settings in great detail.What sets this collection apart from other stories in the same genre is the emphasis on the lessons that can be learned from the stories. The collection does not only aim to entertain, it also hopes to instill in kids good values and right conduct.This effectively gives the kids a real-life application of the stories that they have read. They are not only entertained by interesting and colorful characters in the stories, but they also get nuggets of lessons that they will surely bring with them as they grow up.