Review by Ronel_Steyn -- Toni the Superhero by R.D. Base

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Review by Ronel_Steyn -- Toni the Superhero by R.D. Base

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[Following is a volunteer review of "Toni the Superhero" by R.D. Base.]
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4 out of 4 stars
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Toni is a superhero that not only saves humanity from evil villains as all superheroes do, but also loves to do ordinary tasks. The little tasks that we take for granted and sometimes find mundane. In this colourful book, we meet Toni and see some of the wonderful things he does. From playing with friends to helping around the house, Toni shows us what being a superhero is all about.

What I liked most about this book was how simple and colourful it was. It is perfectly suited for the intended readers. Most pages contain only one sentence that allows the reader to focus on the illustrations on each page. The sentences were straight to the point and easily understandable. This is so important when it comes to children and exposing them to books and reading. The pictures were well illustrated and vibrant. Each sentence tied in perfectly with what was on the corresponding page. The length of the book was just right therefore there was no opportunity to become distracted. I also liked the self-confidence that Toni is displayed with in the drawings. This is an important part in being a superhero as well as for growing children.

There really wasn’t anything that I disliked about this book. I didn’t find any spelling mistakes or grammar errors. There were no distractions from the main point of the book.

I rate this book 4 out of 4 stars. I read it to my four-year-old son. He is crazy about superheroes at this age. With the sentences being short and to the point, I was able to easily translate them so that he could understand the association with the pictures. He loved the colourful pictures and joined in with turning the pages. What made it even more special was that I was able to highlight tasks that he had done in the past to compare it with Toni’s tasks. I was able to show my son that he was my superhero and that the things he does around the house is noticed and appreciated.

I would recommend this book to all readers. Toni The Superhero by R.D. Base is ideal for children aged 5 to 8 as well as children who can’t read yet. I would even recommend this book to mature readers. Books like these give parents the opportunity to help show their children how wonderful they really are as individuals and that they should be proud of the little tasks they accomplish.

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Post by Alice Heritage »

Toni clearly sets a heroic example in this colourful book! Thanks for an interesting review.
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Toni is a superhero that not only saves humanity from evil villains as all superheroes do but also loves to do ordinary tasks. The little tasks that we take for granted and sometimes find mundane.
As our world tends to be busier and more fast-paced over the years, there has also been an increasing need to prioritise more important tasks over the others in our respective lists. How important a task is would always depend on our unique circumstances and preferences. However, we don't have to do the huge tasks to be a hero or heroine; at times, we only need to "do the little things with great love," especially to those in whose lives we are indispensable and irreplaceable. Thank you for your thoughtful review.
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Post by Shrabastee Chakraborty »

Toni is indeed "terrific"! Good to know that you could enjoy this book with your son, and that he could be motivated by Toni's activities. Thanks for the well-written review!
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Wow, I like that your son was abke to identify with Toni and you were able to reinforce some positive attributes through this. Guess the book serves its purpose. Great review!
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Post by María Andrea Fernández Sepúlveda »

I read it to my four-year-old son. He is crazy about superheroes at this age. With the sentences being short and to the point, I was able to easily translate them so that he could understand the association with the pictures. He loved the colourful pictures and joined in with turning the pages. What made it even more special was that I was able to highlight tasks that he had done in the past to compare it with Toni’s tasks. I was able to show my son that he was my superhero and that the things he does around the house is noticed and appreciated.
Thank you for sharing your real-life experience with the book. We can all make our appreciations but you really tested it out! Sharing this enriches very much your already great review.
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I like how you shared that the book suited your four-year-old son and that you compared Toni's superhero acts with your son's. I can envision your superhero son's smiling face when you read the book to him. It is also interesting that you noticed Toni's confidence through the pictures.
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I see you translated the book for your son, so that means English is not your home language and based on this deduction I must commend you on a fantastic review of a book I will probably not read :P
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I like the practicality of this book in everyday life. I also appreciate the fact that you experimented with it on your son. I have once done the same with a book I read to my class of 6-7-year olds. It's really important that we help the children feel special and loved with everything that they do. Thanks for a fabulous review!
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