Official Review: The Talking Baobab Tree by Nelda LaTeef

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Re: Official Review: The Talking Baobab Tree by Nelda LaTeef

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I believe that "texture" you mentioned is very important and helpful in children's books. The texture and vibrancy brings the story to life for kids. Great review!
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From a sampling, this seems like an interesting children's book following a rabbit who gains wisdom from a Baobab tree and then must use that wisdom to outsmart its adversary. It might be worth a second look. Well done.
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Lots of children's books have so much information in them that also adults can learn a lot. I don't know the baobab story, never heard of Wolof. This book surely is entertaining.
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An amazing children's book, that entails a whimsical tales as well as various lessons. Must be an engaging book due to the illustrations. Insightful review!
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This is a fascinating children's book with valuable lessons that can be read to the children as bedtime stories. I'm always in love with children's books. Congrats BOTD.
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Sounds like a very wisdom filled children's book. Good review.
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This sounds great! What do you think the age range for young readers would be? Just curious, thanks for sharing this review.
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From the cover I knew this book would be an interesting book to read to kids with so much lesson. Nice review
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Post by tarafarah7 »

I love when a children's book is the BOTD! Thank you!!

Today's BOTD is children's book filled with life lessons and educational content. The beautiful illustrations help move the story along, and the relatable characters are sure to engage young readers, while teaching them about the history of the baobab tree and the Wolof people in the region of Dakar, Senegal. Thank you for your wonderful review! :-)
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It sounds like a great children's book. I'm sure many kids will enjoy it and will be entertained until the end.
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This is a great review! I think this will be an interesting book to read to my kids at school. It is one that is one my list to share with them soon.
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Children will always love animated stories with good illustrations. This book sounds just that. Thank you for this review.
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I would have fun reading this book with my little ones. The story is delightful and informative, and the illustrations are beautiful. A hard copy of the book would make a wonderful gift for a child. Thank you for a wonderful review.
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So nice a fun story for children, good work.
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The book sounds so interesting, I kinda like it before I even flip its pages. This is amazing for the young ones given that the author included the art works. This review is amazing I must say @Everydayadventure15 did a wonderful job.
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