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Feb 27, 2016SheylaV22 rated this title 3.5 out of 5 stars
I am very nostalgic so anything that reminds me of my childhood and early puberty years will make me happy! I don't understand the books today kids have. I know it's a child's book and perhaps I'm being uptight and overly critical but this book is ridiculous. Why are we teaching children that are what? Under 5 about kissing? Do they really understand the message of the book? FYI the fish is sad because of the trash we are putting in the oceans hence the ''take a look around and you'll see why'' I have been a teacher for over 8 years, teaching from birth until the age of 12 and I promise you, this is one of the most ridiculous books that I've read to myself or to them. What happened to books that were actually fun and taught kids something like Shel Silverstein or Richard Scarry . My favourite kid's book has always been ''The Moon Lady'' by Amy Tan, that is a book I insist people check out. Kids today are so concerned and bombarded with technology like IPads and video games that they don't know what it's like to sit and hold a book and immerse themselves in the story. BECOME THE CHARACTER. FEEL THEIR EXPERIENCES. This book, they will not understand unless they are a bit older like 7 or 9 and by that time its just silly because it's not for their age range. However, my 2 year olds and 4 year olds love it. Maybe because of the pictures. IDK. But I think it's silly and overhyped.