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Review of Wise Winston's Walk
[Following is a volunteer review of "Wise Winston's Walk" by Jim Trebbien.]
As a child, there are many things that he/she needs to learn mostly through experience. Once a child experiences something, the responsibility of debriefing about the occurrence falls to the parent or guardian of that child. The children’s book Wise Winston's Walk by Jim Trebbien takes these lessons and allows a dog to connect with the children, instead of an adult.
Winston, a wise-talking dog, walks with children one sunny day. As he walks, he meets several youngsters who need guidance and reassurance of situations they have just experienced. Everything from name-calling to personal beliefs to dealing with strangers can be found in this book.
The idea of having a dog, “man’s best friend”, be the one to speak with the children when occurrences happen is both an intelligent and sweet idea. Many children find animals calming, and children tend to listen to others a bit more than their parents. Most of the advice given is on-point and straightforward, which are both great qualities when teaching children anything.
In any children’s book, it is worth taking note of the illustrations. The illustrations here were sweet and eye-appealing. The characters are drawn with different emotions and expressions. Winston’s illustration gives the impression he is kind and nurturing to all.
On the other hand, there were a few moments where the story could use improvement. For instance, the words “hate” and “stupid” are included in this story, which are words that are a bit harsh for a children's book. Secondly, there was a moment when a child did not want to eat green vegetables, but the illustration showed a child not wanting to eat a yellow banana. It is minor, but I did notice the text did not match the illustration.
Lastly, I caution parents about the inclusion of religion in this book. At one point, Winston advises a young girl that it is acceptable to have different beliefs than someone else, but Winston endorses the belief in God. The mention of God was not extensive, however, it is worth noting.
This lovely children’s book is a unique guide for children facing day-to-day problems. With its valuable lessons and the sweet way the author decided to share the advice given, I enjoyed reading this picture book. Considering the positives, just a couple of small errors, and the few ways to improve listed above, I rate Wise Winston's Walk 4 out of 5 stars.
Children in elementary school will appreciate the information shared here. Therefore, this would be a good book for parents and guardians to read with their children. These adult figures must be thoughtful about the mention and belief in God. Due to the short mention of God and the fact that “stupid” and “freak” are in the text, I would add caution for teachers to use this as reading material in class. Otherwise, this could be a sweet book for many children.
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As a child, there are many things that he/she needs to learn mostly through experience. Once a child experiences something, the responsibility of debriefing about the occurrence falls to the parent or guardian of that child. The children’s book Wise Winston's Walk by Jim Trebbien takes these lessons and allows a dog to connect with the children, instead of an adult.
Winston, a wise-talking dog, walks with children one sunny day. As he walks, he meets several youngsters who need guidance and reassurance of situations they have just experienced. Everything from name-calling to personal beliefs to dealing with strangers can be found in this book.
The idea of having a dog, “man’s best friend”, be the one to speak with the children when occurrences happen is both an intelligent and sweet idea. Many children find animals calming, and children tend to listen to others a bit more than their parents. Most of the advice given is on-point and straightforward, which are both great qualities when teaching children anything.
In any children’s book, it is worth taking note of the illustrations. The illustrations here were sweet and eye-appealing. The characters are drawn with different emotions and expressions. Winston’s illustration gives the impression he is kind and nurturing to all.
On the other hand, there were a few moments where the story could use improvement. For instance, the words “hate” and “stupid” are included in this story, which are words that are a bit harsh for a children's book. Secondly, there was a moment when a child did not want to eat green vegetables, but the illustration showed a child not wanting to eat a yellow banana. It is minor, but I did notice the text did not match the illustration.
Lastly, I caution parents about the inclusion of religion in this book. At one point, Winston advises a young girl that it is acceptable to have different beliefs than someone else, but Winston endorses the belief in God. The mention of God was not extensive, however, it is worth noting.
This lovely children’s book is a unique guide for children facing day-to-day problems. With its valuable lessons and the sweet way the author decided to share the advice given, I enjoyed reading this picture book. Considering the positives, just a couple of small errors, and the few ways to improve listed above, I rate Wise Winston's Walk 4 out of 5 stars.
Children in elementary school will appreciate the information shared here. Therefore, this would be a good book for parents and guardians to read with their children. These adult figures must be thoughtful about the mention and belief in God. Due to the short mention of God and the fact that “stupid” and “freak” are in the text, I would add caution for teachers to use this as reading material in class. Otherwise, this could be a sweet book for many children.
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Thank you for the review @Heidi M Simone. Sounds like an interesting concept - a wise-talking pup giving lessons to children. But will probably wait for the author to make the changes you recommend here before reading it.
