Overall rating and opinion of "Toni the Superhero" by R.D. Base
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Overall rating and opinion of "Toni the Superhero" by R.D. Base
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This was nothing. I've read books for this age-set before, and those had small plots and characters. Sesame Street has a whole library of books aimed at this market, and they all have fun illustrations and a basic story structure. And yet Toni is getting 4 star reviews across the board? What?
I wouldn't show this book to my kids, regardless of how young they were. They deserve better. Why are people going nuts over this thing? I just don't understand. The illustrations are sloppy, there are no morals, there is just nothing there. What is the appeal?
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It's inoffensive but there's no substance to it. I personally wouldn't give it to my kid.
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I had seen the story before.
I had seen the character before.
I had seen the narrative before.
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I agree, Helen!Helen_Combe wrote: ↑01 Jul 2018, 03:48 I rated this book 4 stars. I love the illustrations, they were colourful and energetic and I like the detail of the depth measurement on the swimming pool. I thought the repetitive nature of the prose would appeal to very young children who can say the first part of the line with confidence and then only have to struggle with the second part. Matching his healthy lifestyle with a superman image was a very good idea. There was nothing about this book that I didn’t like.
It was a great book. The concept was terrific, but I loved the illustrations. They just popped off the page and showcased the kind of energy a little boy would have - even if he's not a superhero!
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Toni is the picture of a 5 or 6 year old, doing everything with exuberance and joy. The fact that he is a "superhero" just reflects the wonder that young children bring to everyday activities which adults would consider mundane.
The illustrations popped off the pages and practically vibrated with gusto. My favorite was Toni and his mom dancing together. I just wanted to dance right along.
I read to my son every night before bed and if I had a little one to read to now, I would buy this in paperback.
The only thing I didn't like was the repetitive nature of the sentences. "I like" started the majority of them and I see no reason not to change it up a little. Children learn by hearing and adding a little variety could only help their learning process.
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I like the lessons that Base is going for though. I think the idea of using a superhero as a role model for good behaviors parents would like their kids to follow is wonderful. Afterall, many of us adults really love superhero tv shows, movies, and stories.
I do like the illustrations. They are simple and bright. I think children might enjoy picking out items in the pictures and indicating what they are called.
This is just a personal nitpick, Toni with an "i" is a female Toni, Tony with a "y" is a male Toni. I don't really understand that.