Review: Fun Way to Teach Tolerance and Diversity
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 06 7, 2013
This cute new book from KiteReaders is formatted to look brilliant on your device screen, and my son and I enjoy reading it on the computer through our Kindle Library.  If you have a little one who will be attending school, camp, or any other group activity, BLEAGH! is a fun way to share how to be compassionate and accepting of others.Most kids are curious and accepting by nature, but when they are together in a group, peer pressures often prevail over good judgment. BLEAGH! shows how one cute furry monster endears himself to a class of children as they demonstrate core values of empathy, tolerance, creativity, cooperation, appreciation, and integrity.  BLEAGH is in a new place far away from home, looks different from the other students, and acts different, bringing lots of attention to himself.  He must learn to fit in, but the other students must be accepting and understanding of him as well.  These issues will carry over to so many real-life situations, and I think this book is a wonderful discussion starter.BLEAGH! has vivid illustrations with lots of colors and details, and my son especially liked the tropical setting and little hidden surprises on each page.  The rhyming story is fun to read aloud, and the plot is easy for kids to follow.  Even though this book tackles an important and serious issue, the author's gentle approach makes the theme of BLEAGH! easy to understand.{Editorial Review: The publisher provided me with a review copy of this book in exchange for my honest opinions.}