Review of Stevie Tenderheart Books WAIT A MINUTE! (An Illustrated Novella)

[Eman Afzaal]

[Following is a volunteer review of "Stevie Tenderheart Books WAIT A MINUTE! (An Illustrated Novella)" by Steve William Laible.]

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5 out of 5 stars

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"Stevie Tenderheart Books: Wait a Minute! (An Illustrated Novella)" is a children's book by Steve William Laible, intended to be read aloud before bed. Stevie Tenderheart, a charming and mischievous character, appears in the novel. He is a clever, creative little child with a distinct sense of humor and especially enjoys teasing. To gain enough comfort to nod off, Stevie considers various options, from balls to animals, and from bugs to domestic pets. He believes he will be able to get to sleep if he packs his bed with stuff. Discover which items ultimately help him nod off by reading this book.

He considers putting his toys in his bed, but the toys take up most of the room on his tiny bed, leaving him with nowhere to put his body. The vivid pictures capture every moment as vividly as Stevie describes it. I appreciate that the tale includes a hygienic message; normally, Stevie takes a bath before bed. Similarly, other sections are color-highlighted to help kids understand which color Stevie is referring to.

The book has a pleasant writing style, and the author does a great job of adding humor. It is kid-friendly, easy to read, and packed with knowledge about food, health, and animal life. Color names and hues are skillfully included in the narrative. Nancy Watson's drawings are quite charming and complement the writing style.

Although it is part of the Stevie Tenderheart Books series, "Stevie Tenderheart Books: Wait a Minute! (An Illustrated Novella)" reads wonderfully on its own. Like the other stories in the series, Stevie's book is highly likable and an excellent way to teach kids not to bring anything to bed with them, including snacks, dogs, cats, and other animals! Crucially, Stevie conveys this message on his own, weighing the implications for his comfort at night.

There is nothing in the book that I didn't like, and it is carefully edited with no errors. Therefore, I give this story a rating of five out of five stars. I recommend this book to all parents and teachers to read to their children and students, respectively.

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Stevie Tenderheart Books WAIT A MINUTE! (An Illustrated Novella)
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