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Book Review:
HALL WAYS BLOG: BOOK REVIEW: First, beware the book
trailer for Cleo Can Tie A Bow because you will not be able to get the
little jingle out of your head. But, the book trailer does give you a
delightful peek into the equally delightful book that author Sybrina Durant has
written to help kids learn to tie bows.
The illustrations in Cleo Can Tie A Bow are top-notch,
and I will look for other media illustrated by Pumudi Gardiyawasam. From the
pink-o-rama of Cleo’s bedroom and world to the lush greens of the outdoors, the
artwork is eye-catching and will completely immerse readers in the story. The
wide, expressive eyes of all the characters will also draw-in readers and help
establish a connection. The color palettes (there are really two sets since
there is a story within the story) and the skillful artistry are sure to make
the book a hit with readers young and old. Make sure those grubby hands are
washed before reading because kids will want to touch the richly-drawn pages.
Author Sybrina Durant begins the book with a direct message
to the parents, and she ends the book with a direct message to the readers. These
bookends underscore that the book shines best when an adult and child read it
together. I can imagine the giggles and hilarity of going through the steps to tie
your own bows, either by following Cleo’s model or that of the rabbit and the
fox, but that lesson is just one aspect of the book. The format lends itself to
all kinds of learning opportunities across several subjects beyond tactile
skills. Kids could count the bows or butterflies, or they could compare the
shapes, but also there are discussions that could take place about kindness,
helpfulness, and even obsession. (But truly, can you ever have too many bows?)
The school librarian in me gives high marks to a book that
would be fabulous to have on the shelves to share with young readers, and the Mimi
in me can’t wait to snuggle with my granddaughter and read Cleo Can Tie A Bow together.
(I will have to stay on my toes since she currently likes to lick all her
books!)
Thank you to the author and iRead Book Tours for giving me a gorgeous print copy in exchange for my honest opinion – the only kind I give.
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