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Poems by Leslie C. Halpern,
Illustrations by Oral Nussbaum
Cricket Cottage Publishing
September 2013 / ISBN: 978-0615883267
Early Reader, ages 5-9
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Reviewed
by Linda Morelli
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This
book is the second in the Funny Children's Poems series by
the award-winning poet, Leslie C. Halpern, following Rub,
Scrub, Clean the Tub: Funny Children's Poems About
Self-Image.
Shakes, Cakes, Frosted Flakes is a surprisingly delightful
children's book. I volunteer to read weekly to children in
a local elementary school, and the children loved the illustrations
and poems, and laughed many times in appreciation of the humor
throughout. The poems are centered on manners in general and
the charming illustrations complement the poems beautifully.
The children loved all the poems, and my special favorite
is "Lunch Time," which had me laughing out loud
when I first read it.
This book is an amusing way to teach the importance of manners
and proper nutrition to children. As an added bonus, the author
includes a special section at the end of the book about learning
manners and new vocabulary words that parents can discuss
and share with children.
This will make a wonderful addition to any child's library
and an excellent present for anyone who has young children.
I feel the lasting value of this book is the ease in which
children can learn the importance of table manners and watching
what they eat, while enjoying a really fun book. The original
and fanciful illustrations only add to the enjoyment.
It's been a long time since a children's book made me laugh,
but this book did, and made me a fan of Leslie Halpern. She
has a rare talent for cute poems that carry a purpose. Parents
and children alike will love this book, as well as her first
release in the series.
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