Review: SNIFFING THINGS OUT
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 02 9, 2014
I was given a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.Sniff is a really adorable little cat. The illustrations in this book are large and colorful with the text situated immediately under the pictures making it easy to follow. Targeted audience is age three to eight. While the story line is simple, some of the references are difficult for a younger child. For example, knowing that something is "legit." There are a couple of errors in the editing and a few too many commas, but the story of a curious cat and the wonderful things he can smell will appeal to a young audience. Parents will need to read aloud for younger children, children at the upper end of the age range can use it as an early reader. The book is a good length for a bedtime story.To briefly summarize the plot, Sniff discovers a new smell and ventures forth to find its source. He falls asleep under a willow tree. Upon waking Sniff loses the scent  Will he rediscover it? Is he really missing out on something important if he doesn't? The author's message is a valuable one for children and adults to uncover. Maybe the grass on the other side is not always greener!