Review: Content geared toward 3-5 year olds
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 06 22, 2014
I was given this book in exchange for an honest review.Many of the illustrations in this book are so lovely, that I would love to have them as art in my home! The story, however, is just fine. It is neat, tidy, predictable - all great features for the small children who would enjoy it. My child, age 4, female, said she liked it, but hasn't asked to hear it a second time, which is unusual for her [and for her age group, which prefers to hear the same stories again and again]. I don't think the content of the story would appeal to most 6-8 year olds, but the reading level is up there. This is not a leveled reader. I think the story would be enhanced with some changes in flow and word choice.This would be a good addition to a classroom or library storytime about Spring or family. It would also be a nice way to get children thinking about their family and how it compares/contrasts with Gabi's [the central character] family.