Review of Picco and Wren Three

[Maduabuchi Okwiya N Eze]

[Following is an official OnlineBookClub.org review of "Picco and Wren Three" by Catherine Ann Russell.]

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5 out of 5 stars

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Wren Three was born abnormal. The bird wrens sing, but she cannot sing. Her mother and her siblings sing, but she cannot sing. She can only manage to produce a "funny squeak," and that not only made her feel embarrassed but sad as well. When Wren Three and Picco the Piccolo became friends, it seemed things were working out for the better, until an unfortunate incident happened. Was it an unfortunate incident, after all, or a precursor to monumental breakthroughs and self-discovery?

In Picco and Wren Three, Catherine Ann Russell explores the issue of disability, and I thought she did a great job highlighting the frustrations that go with being different, in a sad way, from the rest. I suppose situations like this will help kids appreciate their various innate abilities and fully utilize them to become resourceful members of society. Furthermore, I thought the author did well in using the characters Mamma Wren, Wren One, and Wren Two to emphasize the need to support people with disabilities and treat them with the utmost respect.

Apart from addressing the issue of abnormality, which should help victims understand that they are in it together, Catherine also presented a feasible approach to problem-solving. Wren Three didn't lose herself in self-pity. She engaged in a mutual partnership with Picco the Piccolo to experiment with how the two of them could satisfy each other's areas of lack, and even when things turned out contrary to their expectations, she didn't give up. This line of action should teach children the importance of teamwork and tenacity.

The illustrations were appropriate and colorful, and they added so much depth to the storyline. Other things I liked about this book were the simple language used in the story and the exceptional editing done in the book. A children's storybook should be presented in as simple a manner as possible and be error-free, and this book ticks all the boxes. I thoroughly enjoyed this story, so I do not have any complaints or suggestions for improvement to make.

I rate Picco and Wren Three five out of five stars because it was thoroughly edited, satisfactorily addressed the issue of disabilities and coping mechanisms, and was written in simple language. There is no reason to lower the rating. Readers aged four to seven will have a great time with this story and, among other things, discover the invaluable benefits of true friendship and devotion to a cause. Parents can also read the story to their kids under four years of age.

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[Amy Luman]

A disability is really only a different ability. Most of us can do everything "normal" peoplle do, just in a different way. It's a great thing to teach kids. Thanks for the review.

[Eisha Gohar]

Disability is not a weakness,it's a strength

[RutvikPatel]

Catherine Ann Russell's "Picco and Wren Three" thoughtfully addresses disabilities and problem-solving through engaging characters and colorful illustrations. It conveys the importance of teamwork and perseverance while keeping the language simple for young readers. The book's editing and overall presentation are exceptional, making it a valuable addition to children's literature.