Review: Danny the Dragon “Meets Jimmy”
Before I give you my opinion, I should explain a few things about me. I am a mother, but my two kids are ages 14 and 16 – not the demographic for this book. So I did not read the book to my kids to see how they like it. Also, my “day job” is at a newspaper, where I copy edit 3 days a week, lay out pages and do “other stuff” as needed.
Danny the Dragon “Meets Jimmy” is a sweet book for young children. Jimmy’s family is enjoying a day at the beach when he finds an unusual shell. Jimmy insists that he heard a voice from the shell, but at first, no one else can. Later, Danny and his navigator, Skipper, come out of the shell. They make friends with Jimmy’s family and neighborhood kids.
What I liked about this book: The message is simple and sweet. People are nice to each other. Jimmy’s mom asks Danny and Skipper to stay for dinner, they are pleased to do so. They help put things away afterwards. Jimmy asks his parents if Danny and Skipper can stay, then invites them. I feel that polite manners are an important, yet neglected, part of today’s society. It’s nice to have a book that shows manners so clearly. I also liked the illustrations. They are bright and colorful. There is a nautical theme throughout the book, matching the day at the beach. The illustrations look like they were painted on canvas, giving them a textured look.
What I didn’t like about this book: I really couldn’t find anything to complain about in the book.
About the author: Tina Turbin wrote her first story at 16. She advocates for children and families with intense research and involvement in children’s education, literature, celiac disease, allergies and gluten-free issues.
Links:
http://www.dannythedragon.com
http://www.tinaturbin.com
http://www.glutenfreehelp.info/
More to come: I was also given a Danny the Dragon DVD and CD, as well as door hangers and pencils. My review of the DVD and CD will be up next week, and I’ll have a giveaway of all the items: book, DVD, CD, door hangers and pencils.
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July 21st, 2010 at 6:35 pm
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