Review of New Can Be Scary

[Christell Lindeque]

[Following is an official OnlineBookClub.org review of "New Can Be Scary" by Joyce Olsen.]

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5 out of 5 stars

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Joyce Olsen's New Can Be Scary is a children's book. Derek is excited to see which of his kindergarten pals will be attending his first grade class with him. However, Derek was having trouble seeing, so he had to go to an optometrist. Find out how he deals with this new challenge by reading this book.

Most kids aren't thrilled by the prospect of anything new happening to them, like the situation this book covers. The readers of this book are also encouraged not to engage in bullying. The artwork is big and bright, which I appreciated. In my opinion, this will help keep the reader's attention and ensure that the child will not lose interest in the book.

The use of a different colour for each chapter's title is refreshing and something I think young readers will like. I appreciate that this book deals with the topic of children getting glasses and the steps involved. It's great that there are discussion questions at the end of the book to encourage your youngster to think critically and try something new. The fact that the author handled the kids' reactions to Derek's new eyewear is great, as it will help kids who don't need glasses and can understand what it's like for someone who does.

I gave this book 5 out of 5 stars because I think it would be useful in teaching youngsters not to pick on others who wear glasses, and I would definitely read it to my own child if he would need glasses. There was not a single thing about the book that I did not enjoy. This book has been edited to perfection, since I found no mistakes while reading it.

I think this book would be a great resource for kids who are bullying other children because they wear glasses or who are having trouble coming to terms with their own thoughts about wearing them.

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[Chris Agbara]

Thank you for the great review of "New Can Be Scary." It sounds like a wonderful children's book that addresses an important topic of kids getting glasses and how to deal with new challenges.