Review of NICO
Posted: 18 Jul 2024, 10:33
[Following is a volunteer review of "NICO" by Marlene Rattigan.]
Nico is a bird that loves to perform and entertain the audience. He did tricks—singing, dancing, whittling, and talking—all day long. Initially, Nico did this to amuse Kim and her friends. When Kim started school, he didn’t mind much, as he still got to play with her when she came home. However, when the summer vacation began, Kim and her mother were often gone all day. Nico felt lonely in the cage, stopped eating, and got thinner day by day. He even stops dancing up and down with excitement, like pets do when they meet their owner after a while. Then Kim has an idea to bring Nico along with them to the flower shop. Nico got his excitement back and started singing and dancing again. He also started to learn new words and utter them. One day, Kim took him out of the cage to perform on the table. While performing, he saw Kim getting into a train and flew after her. But when he enters the train and the door closes, he realizes she isn't Kim. Nico begins to worry, making noise and flying around looking for a spot to hide while people try to catch him. How will Nico find his way home? Who will save his life? Read the children’s fiction book NICO by Marlene Rattigan to find out.
There are a lot of things to admire about this book. The book's story is simple but shares lessons of trust and loneliness. The children will learn about the pet's basic needs before adopting them, as they need a lot of care and attention. The illustrations were wonderful, reminding me of the comic books I read as a child, but in a different way because they were written in the third person. Nico is a sulfur-crested cockatoo, and there is a section towards the end of the book that contains all of the bird's details. This segment enhances the book's educational value and raises the reader's awareness of this bird. The editing of the book is also professional and flawless.
There is nothing to dislike about this book. However, reading this book might fuel children's desire to get their own pet soon, if they haven't already. But it will also warn them that having a pet is a huge responsibility.
I would rate this book 5 out of 5 stars for the above reasons. I recommend this book to all children who can read, as it provides both entertainment and educational value.
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NICO
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Nico is a bird that loves to perform and entertain the audience. He did tricks—singing, dancing, whittling, and talking—all day long. Initially, Nico did this to amuse Kim and her friends. When Kim started school, he didn’t mind much, as he still got to play with her when she came home. However, when the summer vacation began, Kim and her mother were often gone all day. Nico felt lonely in the cage, stopped eating, and got thinner day by day. He even stops dancing up and down with excitement, like pets do when they meet their owner after a while. Then Kim has an idea to bring Nico along with them to the flower shop. Nico got his excitement back and started singing and dancing again. He also started to learn new words and utter them. One day, Kim took him out of the cage to perform on the table. While performing, he saw Kim getting into a train and flew after her. But when he enters the train and the door closes, he realizes she isn't Kim. Nico begins to worry, making noise and flying around looking for a spot to hide while people try to catch him. How will Nico find his way home? Who will save his life? Read the children’s fiction book NICO by Marlene Rattigan to find out.
There are a lot of things to admire about this book. The book's story is simple but shares lessons of trust and loneliness. The children will learn about the pet's basic needs before adopting them, as they need a lot of care and attention. The illustrations were wonderful, reminding me of the comic books I read as a child, but in a different way because they were written in the third person. Nico is a sulfur-crested cockatoo, and there is a section towards the end of the book that contains all of the bird's details. This segment enhances the book's educational value and raises the reader's awareness of this bird. The editing of the book is also professional and flawless.
There is nothing to dislike about this book. However, reading this book might fuel children's desire to get their own pet soon, if they haven't already. But it will also warn them that having a pet is a huge responsibility.
I would rate this book 5 out of 5 stars for the above reasons. I recommend this book to all children who can read, as it provides both entertainment and educational value.
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NICO
View: on Bookshelves | on Amazon