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Book Review #96

 I Love BOBA! 

(The first children's book about 

bubble tea)

Author: Katrina Liu
Illustrator: Dhidit Prayoga's
Publisher:‎ Katrina Liu,2021
ASIN: ‎B094X3K3N5
Reading Level: 4 to 8 years

Genre/Theme/Style: Children's Picture Book, Cultures, Tea, & Tea Parties.

Appeal: I Love BOBA! is a delightful and original addition to children's literature, introducing the magical world of bubble tea through the eyes of young readers.

I Gave This Book 4 Roars! 🦁🦁🦁🦁

Why 4 Roars? I would have appreciated a deeper exploration of the historical and cultural significance behind Boba tea. 

Critical Analysis: It offers a fun reading experience that inspires curiosity and appreciation for diverse cultures. Great for Storytimes or shared among boba-loving families, this book is a delightful treat that leaves a sweet taste of adventure and discovery. Perfect choice for tea lovers of all ages.

An excellent book for young readers, especially if you're hosting a boba tea party!

Connections: Boba Tea Parties

Book Review #95

 You're Finally Here!

Author: Melanie Watt

Publisher:‎ Little, Brown Books for Young Readers, 2023

ISBN:978-0316468022

Reading Level: 4-8 years

Genre/Theme/Style: Children's Picture Book, Bunnies, Humor, Patience, Respect, and Manners.

Main Character: A quirky bunny character.

Plot: You're Finally Here! features a bunny character eagerly awaiting the reader's arrival. The bunny's excitement quickly leads to impatience and boredom as it recounts the lengthy wait. Through relatable and humorous scenarios, the bunny's emotions fluctuate from enthusiasm to annoyance, creating an engaging narrative.

I Gave This Book 4 Roars! 🦁🦁🦁🦁

Why 4 Roars? I found that the bunny's behavior leaned a bit too much on the side of annoyance for my personal taste. While I appreciate the book's attempt to capture the frustrations of waiting, the bunny's reactions occasionally overshadowed the positive aspects of the story for me.

Critical Analysis: The bunny's emotional movement, from eager anticipation to playful annoyance and back, adds interest to the narrative. The book's exploration of waiting and impatience, combined with unexpected twists, keeps young readers engaged. While the plot structure feels repetitive at times for adult readers, young readers will identify with the idea of having to wait. 

This would be an excellent book opportunity to introduce students to the concept of manners within a classroom setting.

Connections: Educators can design creative activities, such as role-playing scenarios related to waiting, sharing, and expressing emotions, encouraging students to apply what they've learned from the bunny's experiences. They can easily tie in the themes of patience and respect explored in the book.