Review of Spiker the Jumping Spider Learns about Joy
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Review of Spiker the Jumping Spider Learns about Joy
[Following is a volunteer review of "Spiker the Jumping Spider Learns about Joy" by J. M. Ashmore.]
Spiker, a spider, and Crispin, a cricket, like spending time together and love jumping contests. They both enjoy jumping, and Spiker's ability to create silky threads adds to the fun. One day, Crispin's unique skill came in handy during an unexpected incident. Will these pals choose gladness over sadness when confronted with difficult situations or encounters with other insects?
Spiker the Jumping Spider Learns about Joy by J. M. Ashmore is a fun and informative picture book for children. The story is easy to understand, and the images help to convey the story's message. The presentation of the text and visuals is separate, making it easy to read and understand.
The story includes many lessons for learning. It covers vocabulary, science, life attitudes, and spirituality. These morals are related to each other. For example, the story defines "joy" and then gives examples of how it may be an attitude, transforming it into a life lesson. The story also highlights the similarities and differences between the insects, promoting diversity, inclusivity, and tolerance. Spiker and Crispin's friendship was unaffected by their similarities and differences. The interweaving of these multi-layered lessons allows young people to see things from different perspectives and realize the interconnection of life. It is what I liked best in this book. Taking on subjects from several perspectives may attract a larger audience. Children can learn in a variety of ways. Some learn through academics, while others prefer to learn through life lessons.
The book is entertaining for children as it uses elements that are relatable to them. The characters are recognizable insects that they see every day. Kids are familiar with the activities, such as playtime, snacking, and meeting new friends.
In addition, the book includes extra materials to support the lessons. Following the conclusion, there is a list of questions and answers to recap the highlights. The additional information regarding the jumper spider and cricket will appeal to children who enjoy science trivia about insects. There is also a scripture passage about "joy" to which Christian audiences can relate. It is independent of the story and should not deter non-Christian readers.
There is nothing to dislike about this book. It is straightforward to communicate the message to the intended audience. The editing is clean, which helps the reading flow. For the digital version, it would be preferable to show the spread on a single slide rather than each page on individual slides. Readers can then view the text and visuals simultaneously. However, it is not a flaw, so a demerit is unnecessary.
Overall, the book receives five out of five. It will appeal to children who enjoy stories about insects and adventures. Parents will appreciate the lesson of encouraging kids to adopt a cheerful attitude, inspiring joy rather than sadness in whatever they do. It is appropriate for ages four to eight. Adults can read this to children who are not yet readers but can understand the concepts. Older kids can read it independently.
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Spiker the Jumping Spider Learns about Joy
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Spiker, a spider, and Crispin, a cricket, like spending time together and love jumping contests. They both enjoy jumping, and Spiker's ability to create silky threads adds to the fun. One day, Crispin's unique skill came in handy during an unexpected incident. Will these pals choose gladness over sadness when confronted with difficult situations or encounters with other insects?
Spiker the Jumping Spider Learns about Joy by J. M. Ashmore is a fun and informative picture book for children. The story is easy to understand, and the images help to convey the story's message. The presentation of the text and visuals is separate, making it easy to read and understand.
The story includes many lessons for learning. It covers vocabulary, science, life attitudes, and spirituality. These morals are related to each other. For example, the story defines "joy" and then gives examples of how it may be an attitude, transforming it into a life lesson. The story also highlights the similarities and differences between the insects, promoting diversity, inclusivity, and tolerance. Spiker and Crispin's friendship was unaffected by their similarities and differences. The interweaving of these multi-layered lessons allows young people to see things from different perspectives and realize the interconnection of life. It is what I liked best in this book. Taking on subjects from several perspectives may attract a larger audience. Children can learn in a variety of ways. Some learn through academics, while others prefer to learn through life lessons.
The book is entertaining for children as it uses elements that are relatable to them. The characters are recognizable insects that they see every day. Kids are familiar with the activities, such as playtime, snacking, and meeting new friends.
In addition, the book includes extra materials to support the lessons. Following the conclusion, there is a list of questions and answers to recap the highlights. The additional information regarding the jumper spider and cricket will appeal to children who enjoy science trivia about insects. There is also a scripture passage about "joy" to which Christian audiences can relate. It is independent of the story and should not deter non-Christian readers.
There is nothing to dislike about this book. It is straightforward to communicate the message to the intended audience. The editing is clean, which helps the reading flow. For the digital version, it would be preferable to show the spread on a single slide rather than each page on individual slides. Readers can then view the text and visuals simultaneously. However, it is not a flaw, so a demerit is unnecessary.
Overall, the book receives five out of five. It will appeal to children who enjoy stories about insects and adventures. Parents will appreciate the lesson of encouraging kids to adopt a cheerful attitude, inspiring joy rather than sadness in whatever they do. It is appropriate for ages four to eight. Adults can read this to children who are not yet readers but can understand the concepts. Older kids can read it independently.
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I enjoyed reading your review. It was very in-depth and very well put together. This book is truly an amazing essential for the kids. And your review portrayed that very beautifully. Thanks for your honest review.
