Review: Neat Message for a Children's Book
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 10 29, 2013
Let me begin by saying the illustrations were almost cuter than the story!  They were extremely complementary to the story, and I would love to see Julia work with this illustrator again!  The story was cute, and I believe small children would identify with the idea of being whatever you want to be--even if it is a bear.I had to remind myself of the audience to which this book was written.  My logical mind got going, and I wondered why the mother was so supportive, and the teacher's response truly floored me.  I was concerned that children may try to defy teachers, and the parents may be supportive of this  behavior.  But then I realized that this was a children's story that emphasized being whatever you want to be.  And I know from experience that indulging your children just a little on a ridiculous scheme that will not harm them in any way is often a good idea.  There's a good chance that once they get to do this "forbidden" thing, they will lose interest.  And the teacher at the end of the story was really cool!I believe I can recommend this book unreservedly.  Just be prepared for your little one to want to become something unorthodox!  You have been warned.I was sent a copy of this book in exchange for my honest review.  I was not financially compensated, and all opinions are 100 percent mine.