Toni's dislikes

[uyky]

It could definitely add a lot to the story and make it more interesting. It would be hard to do in a way that children would understand it as flaws and not something a superhero does. But if done well, sure, why not.

[kandscreeley]

I think it could have been a good way to introduce another sentence into the mix without making the book too much more difficult. However, maybe in future books, we'll learn more about Toni and his dislikes. I know she's planning one on vegetables. I'm sure there will be veggies he doesn't like.

[Gikonyo Caroline]

Perhaps Toni would be a more balanced character if the dislikes were included. It is also possible that when the author included Toni's likes, the dislikes are assumed to be obvious. They may also have been omitted tokeep the book simple and with less content considering the target group is young children who want to learn how to read.

[Itejere]

Maybe his dislikes won't make the book more interesting

[Harzelryan]

This is a very positive book. I think anything to detract from that will put a dampener on the story, and I think it would make the book less enjoyable.

I agree with you the book will be less enjoyable

[crediblereading2]

I rather the flow of positivity that the book reflects.

[Ashiyya Tariq]

It could definitely add a lot to the story and make it more interesting. It would be hard to do in a way that children would understand it as flaws and not something a superhero does. But if done well, sure, why not.

You got my point. It will diversify this story and will make it more interesting.

[Ashiyya Tariq]

maybe including his dislikes seems too negative? Just a thought. It's probably best to use as many positive words with children as possible and you wouldn't want to alienate parents by saying Toni dislikes something their children like or they want their children to like.

What do you think some dislikes would be that might be acceptable to parents?

No, adding dislikes doesn't mean to add negativity, rather to help children understand using different ways that what is right and what is wrong for them.
I hope you will understand my point in its right context.

[kfwilson6]

maybe including his dislikes seems too negative? Just a thought. It's probably best to use as many positive words with children as possible and you wouldn't want to alienate parents by saying Toni dislikes something their children like or they want their children to like.

What do you think some dislikes would be that might be acceptable to parents?

No, adding dislikes doesn't mean to add negativity, rather to help children understand using different ways that what is right and what is wrong for them.
I hope you will understand my point in its right context.

Well, I do think sticking with positive terminology was the best route to take on this book, but negative also means opposites in this context.
Not, no, dis-, un-, ir- are all ways of basically saying the opposite of something. So unknown versus known, interested versus disinterested, rational versus irrational.
I think sticking with the affirmative version of words, versus the negative works out best for kids because you want to encourage them to use the affirmative versions.

[CinWin]

I think that the more we talk to children about their "likes", the more enlightened they will become as adults. It is better to use the term "prefer" than dislike, so to teach this to children at an eary age is a great thing...in my humble opinion.

[Harzelryan]

I don't think the author should have included the dislikes, children need only to hear about positive things including the dislikes will bring negative content.

[María Andrea Fernández Sepúlveda]

Yes! I think they would make Toni much more complex and realistic. We all have likes and dislikes. And they don´t have to be "negative" dislikes. It could be something like "Toni doesn´t like people who are rude". I don´t know, I don´t have kids, but I´m sure there´s a way to include a positive example, while still including dislikes.

[haleygerstenberg]

I think there's a place for children's books with dislikes and without them. On the one hand they can reflect a real part of kids' lives, but on the other hand it's really great when children enjoy helping for the sake of it, which has a lot to do with the attitudes of those around them and I think it's nice that this book encourages that.

[TaaraLynn]

When I was a nanny, I tried my best to be as positive as possible. Which I feel like enhanced their thought process, in feeling like they could do whatever they set their mind to. If they brought up their dislikes or anything like that, we would discuss it and try to turn into a positive or do something they enjoyed. Of course, it's important to know both sides, but since I knew what they enjoyed or liked, why stew in their dislikes?

[Fu Zaila]

I think dislikes would detract from the sunny charm of the book.

But don't you think that adding his dislikes would give a more balanced view of Toni's personality. And if we see it positively it can help children to abandon some negative traits, like we can say "Toni dislikes throwing garbage out of the house." Just through pictures and in simple words. Children would like to mimic that what the Toni ( their favourite character) dislikes, they should avoid this too.
And parents can also use this to remind children that you(children) should stay away from all those habits which your superhero avoids.

I agree that adding dislikes to Toni's character could be positively influencing to children in a way. But on the other hand, children might find it disarming that their superhero character is just a normal child with dislikes and disdains, who hates doing the same job as them. It would make Toni look less of a superhero.