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mat_tobin's review against another edition
4.0
Young children often get to the point when they want a pet of their own which they can care for and parent but acknowledging the responsibilities can be a challenging leap to take. So what do Lulu and her mother do? They head to the library of course and read about it. At home, Lulu plays ‘looking after a kitten’ with her toys until finally, together, they head to a pet shelter.
Before Lulu is allowed to take home a cat, the employee at the shelter gives Lulu a list of jobs and items that she’ll need in order to acclimatise her newest family member to her house. Bowls, litter trays and play materials – I can see why the National Cats Adoption Centre gave this book their seal of approval.
The pace throughout the picturebook is well managed. There is no rush, just time and care and Lulu is understanding and reflective (well, she is a reader). The fifth book in the Lulu series marries much of what remains important to Anna McQuinn which is that need for a diverse world in children’s literature and to promote the importance of libraries. A lovely book with a kind, caring family.
Before Lulu is allowed to take home a cat, the employee at the shelter gives Lulu a list of jobs and items that she’ll need in order to acclimatise her newest family member to her house. Bowls, litter trays and play materials – I can see why the National Cats Adoption Centre gave this book their seal of approval.
The pace throughout the picturebook is well managed. There is no rush, just time and care and Lulu is understanding and reflective (well, she is a reader). The fifth book in the Lulu series marries much of what remains important to Anna McQuinn which is that need for a diverse world in children’s literature and to promote the importance of libraries. A lovely book with a kind, caring family.
tashrow's review
4.0
This very simple book filled with crisp photographs takes on gender stereotypes and proves them quickly wrong. The book starts with things that boys don’t do, like “Boys don’t cook.” Turn the page and the counter to the stereotype is given with a photograph of a chef and the words “Are you sure?” The book then moves on to stereotypes about girls, like them not playing sports.
The format is engaging and fresh. Having the more traditional gender role on one page and then the correction on next works particularly well, since it gives children a chance to realize that they themselves may think some of these things. I also like that the format asks questions on the pages where the stereotype is being disputed. This too lets children have the ability to change their mind rather than be defensive about what they had been thinking.
The illustrations are all photographs and are bright and clear. Many of them are close ups of faces that prove the point that girls and boys can do so many things. Throughout the book there is clear diversity as well.
Clear and intelligently designed, this book will be welcome for units about gender. Appropriate for ages 3-5.
The format is engaging and fresh. Having the more traditional gender role on one page and then the correction on next works particularly well, since it gives children a chance to realize that they themselves may think some of these things. I also like that the format asks questions on the pages where the stereotype is being disputed. This too lets children have the ability to change their mind rather than be defensive about what they had been thinking.
The illustrations are all photographs and are bright and clear. Many of them are close ups of faces that prove the point that girls and boys can do so many things. Throughout the book there is clear diversity as well.
Clear and intelligently designed, this book will be welcome for units about gender. Appropriate for ages 3-5.