Review of Thunder and Lightning, They're Not So Frightening
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Review of Thunder and Lightning, They're Not So Frightening
[Following is a volunteer review of "Thunder and Lightning, They're Not So Frightening" by JD Schmith.]
J. D. Schmith’s Thunder and Lightning, They’re Not So Frightening is an exemplar for what a children’s book should be. The tale follows a young boy, William, as he is getting ready for bed. Before he lies down to go to sleep, a thunderstorm commences outside. The loud thunder and magnificent lightning thoroughly scare the young William, but then his father enters the room. He calms William by explaining how thunder and lightning are created through a rudimentary scientific approach. He makes sure that William knows that these elements are just a normal part of nature and are nothing to be afraid of. After this explanation, William’s fears dissipate, and he is able to go to sleep.
I love how powerful this story is in its simplicity. It is heartwarming to see a father so easily and lovingly assuage his son’s fears. The book could serve as a teaching tool for parents everywhere, as I believe that parents could take the approach employed in the story to help their own children when they become afraid of thunderstorms. Giving a truthful and basic overview of why thunder and lightning occur seems like an excellent way to educate a child as well as help them get over their fears. The story has a nice plot structure, and its accompanying pictures beautifully convey the events of the story in a somewhat realistic art style. I would buy this book for my own children.
I found very little to critique the book on. It had only a single editorial mistake, and the execution of the story was perfect in my assessment. Some may take issue with the realism of the illustrations or the approach of explaining thunder and lightning scientifically to a child, but I appreciated both of these choices.
As far as recommendations, any parent should pick up this book. It is a perfect bedtime story with its succinct message and cozy presentation. If anyone has children who are afraid of thunderstorms, I strongly suggest reading the work to them. They will be comforted by the story, and hopefully they will not be as scared as they were before. Adults with no children probably have no reason to read the story, but children’s books are very rarely for adult demographics, and a few may even still find some enjoyment.
I give the book 4 out of 4 stars. By telling an engaging story about a relatable child, sharing a useful lesson in parenting and science, and treating the eyes with attractive illustrations, the story is a success on all cylinders. It has the potential to entertain, educate, and instill fascination about nature. Schmith has made a small-scale masterpiece.
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Thunder and Lightning, They're Not So Frightening
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J. D. Schmith’s Thunder and Lightning, They’re Not So Frightening is an exemplar for what a children’s book should be. The tale follows a young boy, William, as he is getting ready for bed. Before he lies down to go to sleep, a thunderstorm commences outside. The loud thunder and magnificent lightning thoroughly scare the young William, but then his father enters the room. He calms William by explaining how thunder and lightning are created through a rudimentary scientific approach. He makes sure that William knows that these elements are just a normal part of nature and are nothing to be afraid of. After this explanation, William’s fears dissipate, and he is able to go to sleep.
I love how powerful this story is in its simplicity. It is heartwarming to see a father so easily and lovingly assuage his son’s fears. The book could serve as a teaching tool for parents everywhere, as I believe that parents could take the approach employed in the story to help their own children when they become afraid of thunderstorms. Giving a truthful and basic overview of why thunder and lightning occur seems like an excellent way to educate a child as well as help them get over their fears. The story has a nice plot structure, and its accompanying pictures beautifully convey the events of the story in a somewhat realistic art style. I would buy this book for my own children.
I found very little to critique the book on. It had only a single editorial mistake, and the execution of the story was perfect in my assessment. Some may take issue with the realism of the illustrations or the approach of explaining thunder and lightning scientifically to a child, but I appreciated both of these choices.
As far as recommendations, any parent should pick up this book. It is a perfect bedtime story with its succinct message and cozy presentation. If anyone has children who are afraid of thunderstorms, I strongly suggest reading the work to them. They will be comforted by the story, and hopefully they will not be as scared as they were before. Adults with no children probably have no reason to read the story, but children’s books are very rarely for adult demographics, and a few may even still find some enjoyment.
I give the book 4 out of 4 stars. By telling an engaging story about a relatable child, sharing a useful lesson in parenting and science, and treating the eyes with attractive illustrations, the story is a success on all cylinders. It has the potential to entertain, educate, and instill fascination about nature. Schmith has made a small-scale masterpiece.
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Thunder and Lightning, They're Not So Frightening
View: on Bookshelves | on Amazon
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