Only One You
Written and illustrated by: Linda Kranz
Published by: Rising Moon, 2006
* What first caught my eye with this book was the cover. It's an ocean blue cover with bright, colorful "fish" swimming. As you begin reading and take a closer look you realize that these "fish" are actually painted rocks. Although the illustrations are detailed and enjoyable to look at, I found the text of this book to be even more enjoyable. Mama and Papa fish feel it's time to share some wisdom with their child, Adri. The advice they give to their child, including, "Know when to speak; know when to listen" and "Set aside some quiet time to relax and reflect. Every day." are things that I as an adult can be reminded of! The front and back inside covers feature lots more bits of wisdom. This is a book that can be read over and over and should be read over and over as a gentle reminder to your kids and to yourself about how to make one's self and the world a better place. The kids really enjoyed looking at the pictures, but I'm not sure how much they appreciated this book, being 4 and 6. However, this is a book that I can see finding a place on our permanent bookshelf so we can revisit it again and again.
This book was borrowed from the library.
Family Rating: 2 thumbs up.
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