Review of Boomer
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Review of Boomer
[Following is an official OnlineBookClub.org review of "Boomer" by Chacha lau ( pen name ).]
Jeremy brings home a cute puppy named Boomer. But that would turn out to be a troublesome time for his younger siblings, Jedi and Jenna, each of whom struggled to claim ownership of the puppy. Now Jeremy's mother intervenes and proposes a solution that leaves Jeremy, Jenna, and Jedi sad.
Could we say Boomer was ungrateful and hasty in making a choice? We would have to look beyond the present time and incident. Maybe it's all nothing, just the mind playing some tricks. Maybe what happened can help explain a yet-to-occur physical manifestation.
Boomer: A Gift Under the Tree is a children's story written by Chacha Lau. I think this story ticks all the relevant boxes that make great children's literature. The story began with the age-old intro, "Once upon a time," and maintained a simple, easy-to-follow storyline down the pages. The story is short, didactic, written in simple, captivating English, and properly illustrated.
What impressed me most was the abrupt change in the things I had come to believe while reading the story. I had to pause and figure some things out, and I had a generous smile when Jeremy came back from school to the warmth of his dream reality. I didn't see it coming, but I was glad it happened.
Chacha Lau did a great job capturing the petty rivalries that exist among little kids, especially when the parents or older siblings bring home new items or pets. Despite the dragging, I liked the characterization of Jedi and Jenna. They are so daring and assertive, and none of them is willing to give in to the other—attitudes that, if well-groomed, will turn them into confident, independent adults.
There are some essential lessons in this story. One of them can be learned from Jeremy's mother's behavior. Her line of action proves to be a fair, peaceful means of conflict resolution and should be a guide to parents and caregivers on how to resolve issues between children without appearing to favor any particular child.
I enjoyed watching the illustrations. They are beautiful and appropriately capture some memorable incidents in the story. However, I would like the author to look at pages 23 and 29. The scenes are repeated. This is the only minor issue I found in the book that I think needs to be fixed. That aside, I had a great time reading this book, and I am excited to recommend it to children aged two to ten years old.
Considering the gripping narration, invaluable lessons, and clear illustrations, I rate this book five out of five stars. The amount of effort put into editing this book is also noteworthy. I found just one grammatical error in it. I believe the little issue I pointed out is not enough reason to remove any stars from the rating.
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Jeremy brings home a cute puppy named Boomer. But that would turn out to be a troublesome time for his younger siblings, Jedi and Jenna, each of whom struggled to claim ownership of the puppy. Now Jeremy's mother intervenes and proposes a solution that leaves Jeremy, Jenna, and Jedi sad.
Could we say Boomer was ungrateful and hasty in making a choice? We would have to look beyond the present time and incident. Maybe it's all nothing, just the mind playing some tricks. Maybe what happened can help explain a yet-to-occur physical manifestation.
Boomer: A Gift Under the Tree is a children's story written by Chacha Lau. I think this story ticks all the relevant boxes that make great children's literature. The story began with the age-old intro, "Once upon a time," and maintained a simple, easy-to-follow storyline down the pages. The story is short, didactic, written in simple, captivating English, and properly illustrated.
What impressed me most was the abrupt change in the things I had come to believe while reading the story. I had to pause and figure some things out, and I had a generous smile when Jeremy came back from school to the warmth of his dream reality. I didn't see it coming, but I was glad it happened.
Chacha Lau did a great job capturing the petty rivalries that exist among little kids, especially when the parents or older siblings bring home new items or pets. Despite the dragging, I liked the characterization of Jedi and Jenna. They are so daring and assertive, and none of them is willing to give in to the other—attitudes that, if well-groomed, will turn them into confident, independent adults.
There are some essential lessons in this story. One of them can be learned from Jeremy's mother's behavior. Her line of action proves to be a fair, peaceful means of conflict resolution and should be a guide to parents and caregivers on how to resolve issues between children without appearing to favor any particular child.
I enjoyed watching the illustrations. They are beautiful and appropriately capture some memorable incidents in the story. However, I would like the author to look at pages 23 and 29. The scenes are repeated. This is the only minor issue I found in the book that I think needs to be fixed. That aside, I had a great time reading this book, and I am excited to recommend it to children aged two to ten years old.
Considering the gripping narration, invaluable lessons, and clear illustrations, I rate this book five out of five stars. The amount of effort put into editing this book is also noteworthy. I found just one grammatical error in it. I believe the little issue I pointed out is not enough reason to remove any stars from the rating.
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