Official Review: The Not-So Wild Things by Oliver Scunk
Posted: 16 Nov 2013, 13:25
[Following is the official OnlineBookClub.org review of "The Not-So Wild Things" by Oliver Scunk.]
It’s been a while since I read a nice book like this. The Not So Wild Things by Oliver Scunk is a compilation of seven fables. Each story teaches about kindness and the wisdom of life.
The first story is my favorite one. It tells about a young owl named Ollie finding what wisdom is. His mum said that the wiser the owl become, the higher up the tree he go. However, his mum did not tell him when he will become wise or how to be wise. For everything he did, he always be told “That wasn’t very nice”. However, it is good to know that he learn from the past and become wiser.
From the second story I learn about empathy and friendship developed between Sandy the sardine and Leviathan the blue whale. The third one is about having a dream and not giving up no matter how hard it gets. Moreover, it involves a cat running along Mimosa Street, dreaming of his first Olympic gold. The fourth story tells a story about Stevie the stick insect who wanted to stand out of the crowd. He should be careful for what he wishes for... The last three stories are about a friendship between a hedgehog and a rabbit, a pigeon who wanted a nice life in London Zoo, and an affable alligator.
From the simplicity of the stories, I think this book is suitable for children under third grade or around 9 years old. It is a good decision that each story uses a realistic place, like the sea, a zoo, etc. It makes the story easier to imagine.
The moral of all stories is that we might make wrong choices and face difficulties now and then, but it is alright as long as we learn from the past, keep hoping, and keep striving for the best. Oliver Scunk tells stories about wisdom and friendship in a light and interesting ways that I never feel being judged. There is nothing very funny, but every story has a deep meaning. It’s a good children book, but I think even adult might like it.
However, I wonder if a child will understand if he read the book by himself. I think this book is more like a storytelling book where the parents read the book for their children. I think it’s not a bad idea, so it won’t cut the rating I gave. I would still give this book 4 out of 4 star rating.
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It’s been a while since I read a nice book like this. The Not So Wild Things by Oliver Scunk is a compilation of seven fables. Each story teaches about kindness and the wisdom of life.
The first story is my favorite one. It tells about a young owl named Ollie finding what wisdom is. His mum said that the wiser the owl become, the higher up the tree he go. However, his mum did not tell him when he will become wise or how to be wise. For everything he did, he always be told “That wasn’t very nice”. However, it is good to know that he learn from the past and become wiser.
From the second story I learn about empathy and friendship developed between Sandy the sardine and Leviathan the blue whale. The third one is about having a dream and not giving up no matter how hard it gets. Moreover, it involves a cat running along Mimosa Street, dreaming of his first Olympic gold. The fourth story tells a story about Stevie the stick insect who wanted to stand out of the crowd. He should be careful for what he wishes for... The last three stories are about a friendship between a hedgehog and a rabbit, a pigeon who wanted a nice life in London Zoo, and an affable alligator.
From the simplicity of the stories, I think this book is suitable for children under third grade or around 9 years old. It is a good decision that each story uses a realistic place, like the sea, a zoo, etc. It makes the story easier to imagine.
The moral of all stories is that we might make wrong choices and face difficulties now and then, but it is alright as long as we learn from the past, keep hoping, and keep striving for the best. Oliver Scunk tells stories about wisdom and friendship in a light and interesting ways that I never feel being judged. There is nothing very funny, but every story has a deep meaning. It’s a good children book, but I think even adult might like it.
However, I wonder if a child will understand if he read the book by himself. I think this book is more like a storytelling book where the parents read the book for their children. I think it’s not a bad idea, so it won’t cut the rating I gave. I would still give this book 4 out of 4 star rating.
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Buy "The Not-So Wild Things" on Amazon