Book Review #90

The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe Board Book (Chronicles of Narnia)

 

Author: C.S. Lewis (Re-telling)

Illustrator: Joey Chou 

Publisher: HarperFestival, 2021
ISBN: 978-0062988775
Reading Level: 1-4 years

 

Genre/Theme/Style: Children's Fantasy & Magic Books, Children's Action & Adventure Books, Board book 

 

Main Characters: Lucy, Edmund, Peter, and Susan Pevensie (siblings), Aslan (lion), and The White Witch.

 

Setting: The magical land of Narnia

 

Plot: The plot is a very simplified version of the story.

 

I Gave This Book 4 Roars! 🦁🦁🦁🦁

Why 4 Roars? It is a very sweet and simple version of the classic. This board book edition is perfect for young children who are just beginning to explore the magical world of Narnia. The only issue I found was that it might be a tad bit too simple.

Critical Analysis: This board book depicts the surroundings and characters, bringing them to life for younger readers. It's perfect for small hands that can be prone to tearing or ruining typical paper pages.

The narrative of the book centers on the adventures of four siblings who accidentally enter the magical land of Narnia through a magical wardrobe. They come across mythological creatures, talking animals, and an evil witch who has cursed the region with eternal winter. The children set out on an adventure to destroy the witch and put Narnia back in order with the lion Aslan's assistance.

Connections: BBC's "The Lion, The Witch & The Wardrobe" 1988

Book Review #89

Bible Verses for Toddlers from 

2-6 years old

Author: Boyana Atwood

Publisher: Highbridge Stories, 2022

ISBN: 979-8885870122

Reading Level: 2-6 years

Genre/Theme/Style: Christian Picture Books, Religious, Bible, God

I Gave This Book 5 Roars! 🦁🦁🦁🦁🦁

Why 5 Roars? This is a great way for little ones to learn scripture.The drawings are meant to spark discussion and boys and girls will easily identify with it.

Critical Analysis: The book is written for parents or grandparents who desire to instill a strong foundation of Biblical knowledge in their young children and introduce them to the Christian religion. 

The book's verses were chosen with young children in mind and touch on a variety of significant subjects, such as love, generosity, forgiveness, and thankfulness.

This book's emphasis on encouraging participatory reading of the poems/verses is one of its highlights. The book includes questions and suggestions that are meant to encourage kids to reflect more thoroughly on the verses' meaning and apply it to their own lives.

Connections: Bible Verse Flash Cards