I absolutely love children’s books
that tell a story that can be used as jumping off points for discussions with
children. The Blue Wooden Horse accomplishes
this and goes a few steps further. One, it’s poetry and two, it contains
several stories in one colorful, engaging book.
This book is filled with imaginative
and charming free-form poetry that is sure to delight readers of any age. The
poems can all be read in one sitting or one at a time, to be used as topics of
conversation with even the smallest children. As examples, the “carousel” and “swing”
poems are excellent opportunities to talk with children about feeling safe and
comforted whenever they’re out of their comfort zone. The “big, orangey fish”
poem would be a good way to broach the sensitive subject of the death of a pet.
The illustrations are superbly
colorful and eye-catching, and each one complements each story nicely. As a
mother, a grandmother and former early childhood educator, I am very impressed
with The Blue Wooden Horse. I highly
recommend it to anyone looking for unique books to share with the children in
their life.
~ 5
of 5 Stars, Review by Susan Barton
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