Archive for the ‘individuality’ Category

Tacky The Penguin Review

Friday, February 19th, 2010

By Helen Lester

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Tacky The Penguin

Tacky is an odd bird who marches to the beat of a different drummer. Tacky’s perfect friends find him annoying until his eccentric behavior saves the day.

Rating: *****

Your child will love tacky. It’s a fun story about conventions and conformism.


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Suggested Activity: Watch the animated movie Happy Feet. It’s very similar to Tacky.

A Chick Called Saturday Review

Wednesday, December 23rd, 2009

By Joyce Dunbar

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A Chick Called Saturday

Saturday wants to know all about the other farmyard animals and do all the things they can do–things that his mother tells him he can never do. Soon, Saturday discovers something that a little chick can do.

Rating: ****

This book will let you discuss your child’s natural abilities as well as inspire an attempt to try new things.


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Ella Sarah Gets Dressed Review

Thursday, November 19th, 2009

By Margaret Chodos-Irvine

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Ella Sarah Gets Dressed

Despite the advice of others in her family, Ella Sarah persists in wearing the striking and unusual outfit of her own choosing.

Rating: ****

I think this story might be more for parents then kids. If you’ve ever fought with your child in the morning about what they’re going to wear you’ll appreciate this story. In the end, you’ll see that all kids dress funny, and then at least you know that it’s a struggle all parents face and that you’re not alone.

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Copycat Review

Monday, November 16th, 2009

By Ruth Brown

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Buddy the cat imitates all those around him, whether they are cats, dogs, or squirrels.

Rating: ***

There’s not much to this story, but it does show consequences of being a copycat of something you are not. It also has half pages, which when turned show the copycat, that your child will love.

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Incredible Me Review

Thursday, November 5th, 2009

By Kathi Appelt

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Incredible Me

A girl celebrates her own individuality, from her freckles to her wiggles.

Rating: 4

This is a great book to show your preschoolers the importance of celebrating themselves. That every part of them is special and important.

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