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- Hazel Mae Bagarinao
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Review of When we all get together
When We All Get Together by Heather Bradley is a children's book about a group of animals who get along in a forest of maple trees. The group of animals includes a colony of beavers, otters, Canada geese, porcupines, moose, raccoons, black bears, lynxes, mice, red foxes, chipmunks, blue herons, wolverines, and white-tailed deer. They are united in the forest, but when mosquito attackers scourge them, they scatter and flee.
This picture-perfect book has many lovely aspects. I love the bright and colorful illustrations of the group of animals, which are very attractive to children. I loved watching the otters, who were sliding and swimming in the water. I enjoyed looking at the baby geese together with the mommy geese. The little mouse on top of the mushroom is so cute to look at, perfect for drawing children's attention. The surprised look of the white-tailed deer made me smile; it looked like someone was coming to attack them. The river where the herd of moose drinks looks so clean and refreshing. The raccoons who hide in the trunk, just revealing half of their faces, seem like someone is searching for them. The illustrations made me happy. It brought a smile to my face. Looking at them makes me dream of the place they live. I wish I could see them in real life, especially the indigenous porcupines, raccoons, black bears, chipmunks, and deer.
Overall, the lovely illustrations and their very short, interesting story are perfect for children aged two and above. I even read it with my 4-year-old niece, and she loved it. I love questioning her about her opinion of the book. I chuckled when she said that the animals don't need to leave but should fight the mosquitoes because that's their place. I think she has a point. But this interaction means that the book is special and makes children reactive. Therefore, I gladly rate this simple-formatted book five out of five stars because my niece and I had a lovely time together reading it. The book has no flaws; hence, there's no removal of stars. I love children's books, and this one is added to the list. Without any doubt, I'm excited to see more works from Heather Bradley because I enjoyed her straightforward storytelling. Her seamless book is effortless to read, and we just finished it in one sitting. This is an ideal book for nap time. I recommend it to all moms.
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Mosquitoes made the animals scatter and run away, that's scary when you imagine a storm of mosquitoes. I like your niece's way of thinking, it's the animals land then why should they run.
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Yeah, that's annoying when it's a storm of mosquitoes. And yes, I laughed at my niece's idea, she made our reading fun! Thank you so much, Kavita, for your unending support! Your comment brightens my day!Kavita Shah wrote: โ24 May 2023, 07:32 Thank you for another interesting review, Hannie! This book sounds lovely. So many animals, nice.
Mosquitoes made the animals scatter and run away, that's scary when you imagine a storm of mosquitoes. I like your niece's way of thinking, it's the animal's land then why should they run?
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Yeah, we laughed about it. My youngest sister who was listening too, join us laughing.Omneya Shakeep wrote: โ24 May 2023, 11:24 Your niece's reaction to the mosquitoes is hilarious and remarkable at the same time. I enjoyed reading her thoughts. This is an amazing, detailed review, Hazel. I told you not to doubt your writing talent.
Aww, thank you, Omneya. I'm still learning. Practicing. Thank you for your lovely comment, as always.
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Thank you, Amy. I'm excited to pick up another children's book to share with my niece again. Yes, her reaction made us giggle.
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Yeah, I feel like I regret enumerating all such that. It's too many. I hope your niece can glance at this book too. Thank you so much, Meghan for your encouraging words. I appreciate YOU!Meghan Soderholm wrote: โ25 May 2023, 05:35 My niece loves animals too, Hazel! I'm amazed at how many animals are featured in this book. Your reviews captivate me each time I read them. Thank you for writing such an excellent review, Hazel!
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You're very welcome, Hazel! I enjoy reading your reviews! I can't wait to read more of them!Hazel Mae Bagarinao wrote: โ25 May 2023, 06:09Yeah, I feel like I regret enumerating all such that. It's too many. I hope your niece can glance at this book too. Thank you so much, Meghan for your encouraging words. I appreciate YOU!Meghan Soderholm wrote: โ25 May 2023, 05:35 My niece loves animals too, Hazel! I'm amazed at how many animals are featured in this book. Your reviews captivate me each time I read them. Thank you for writing such an excellent review, Hazel!
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Hazel Mae Bagarinao wrote: โ24 May 2023, 16:07Yeah, that's annoying when it's a storm of mosquitoes. And yes, I laughed at my niece's idea, she made our reading fun! Thank you so much, Kavita, for your unending support! Your comment brightens my day!Kavita Shah wrote: โ24 May 2023, 07:32 Thank you for another interesting review, Hannie! This book sounds lovely. So many animals, nice.
Mosquitoes made the animals scatter and run away, that's scary when you imagine a storm of mosquitoes. I like your niece's way of thinking, it's the animal's land then why should they run?
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Oh my, I am so happy I received a comment from you, Alice. Thank you! She even always asks me for a new story, so I am aiming to get another children's book for her again.Alice in Scotland wrote: โ26 May 2023, 01:25 This is clearly an engaging story for little ones, and I'm so glad to hear your niece was a fan!
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Yes, it was. Thank you so much, Sarah Zain! I hope you get the chance to grab this book and enjoy reading with your daughter.Sarah Zain wrote: โ26 May 2023, 14:43 That seems fun to read Hazel. I love children's books that mix fun with learning cause I love to tell my daughter bedtime stories that contain an idea or goal. Your review is refreshing and so nice.