Wizards Wireless is proud to feature its very first guest review. This one comes from my dad, who listened in as a book was being read to his grandson, and thoroughly enjoyed it. I think this is the first time my dad has ever given me his opinion about a book, so I felt the occasion was special enough to blog about it.Here's his review of How to Make an Apple Pie and See the World by Marjorie Priceman:
This imaginative book shows children that if one door is closed, they can explore different options. It allows a kid to imagine what it would be like to travel the world. It lets them take a trip on an ocean liner, learn how to speak another language, see how cultures function around the world... all by gathering the necessary ingredients to make a pie. It has a tongue in cheek approach throughout the book, especially at the end.
I agree with my dad. This is a humorous, creative and beautifully illustrated picture book... and the end always makes me laugh. I'd recommend it for ages 3 and up. Give it a try if you don't know it.
I stumbled upon this book quite by accident and bought it. I'd like to see how it works with a storytime crowd-- it seems as if it would be a good read-aloud.
ReplyDeleteAlkelda- I'd be very curious to know if this book works well with a storytime crowd. Let me know if you try it. It has a few long passages that might provoke a bit of fidgeting, but overall I think it would be a good read aloud.
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