![]() While there isn't a main character in I Promise, there is one little girl who appears several times. Illustrator Nina Mata's colors are bright and her children diverse, which James has said was his definite vision, but what really drew my kids in were the little moments she created, the little things that end up being big things: slamming down on your hand when you trip over a jump rope, or being the only one who is scared to get on the school bus. But once in a blue moon there's a message book that just clicks (sort of like brussels sprouts with bacon - who knew my kids would go crazy over that?). There is no rhyme or reason to it, no formula I can follow that will keep me from spending money and time on yet another message book that will end up being donated. ![]() Do you still buy them? Of course you do.Įven being fairly sure how my kids normally react to message books, once in a while, a very rare once in a while, one hits with them. You know the ones you REALLY want your kids to take to heart but end up being cast aside for The Babysitters Club or Judy Moody or Wings of Fire? The ones you start reading aloud, hoping your kids will learn to be nice, or be themselves, or control their temper, but instead of listening, your kid starts acting EXACTLY the opposite of the book's message? The ones you keep on the shelf in the vain hope that your kids will one day say, "Aha! Of course, THAT'S how it's supposed to be!" Yes, I thought you might. What I refer to as "message books" don't normally make a big splash in my house.
0 Comments
Leave a Reply. |
AuthorWrite something about yourself. No need to be fancy, just an overview. ArchivesCategories |