Review of Kali the Elephant Learns from Socrates the Philosopher
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[Following is an official OnlineBookClub.org review of "Kali the Elephant Learns from Socrates the Philosopher" by Neera K. Badhwar.]
"Kali the Elephant Learns from Socrates the Philosopher" by Neera K. Badhwar is a wonderful children's book. It beautifully covers childhood bullying and the different ways parents and children can work together to find a solution. Kali is a young elephant who comes home from school upset after other children make mean comments about her appearance. Not only is the story very relatable, but the illustrations are excellent, and they help bring color and life into the story. Also, the editing is stellar because I found no errors while reading the novel.
As a teacher and a parent of two children, I am faced with the complex topic of childhood bullying quite a lot. We want to protect our children from any harm they may face in the world. Because of this, I enjoyed how the author didn't have Mama Elephant automatically fix Kali's problem. Instead, Mama Elephant supported Kali while she tried to think of solutions to her problem. This strategy can help children develop their confidence while also letting them know that they are not alone when going through a hard time. Also, the end strategy helped Kali embrace her differences and taught the other students to see her differences in a positive light.
I also enjoyed how the author included more complex vocabulary to broaden children's vocabulary. These words are also broken down to help kids sound them out. As an English teacher and a mom to a six-year-old still gaining confidence in reading, I love this strategy because it allows kids to learn new words without frustration.
The book deserves 5 out of 5 stars . I could not find a single negative about the book, except that there are not more of them. I read it with my six-year-old daughter, and she loved it. I recommend this book to any teacher or parent of young children.
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Kali the Elephant Learns from Socrates the Philosopher
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"Kali the Elephant Learns from Socrates the Philosopher" by Neera K. Badhwar is a wonderful children's book. It beautifully covers childhood bullying and the different ways parents and children can work together to find a solution. Kali is a young elephant who comes home from school upset after other children make mean comments about her appearance. Not only is the story very relatable, but the illustrations are excellent, and they help bring color and life into the story. Also, the editing is stellar because I found no errors while reading the novel.
As a teacher and a parent of two children, I am faced with the complex topic of childhood bullying quite a lot. We want to protect our children from any harm they may face in the world. Because of this, I enjoyed how the author didn't have Mama Elephant automatically fix Kali's problem. Instead, Mama Elephant supported Kali while she tried to think of solutions to her problem. This strategy can help children develop their confidence while also letting them know that they are not alone when going through a hard time. Also, the end strategy helped Kali embrace her differences and taught the other students to see her differences in a positive light.
I also enjoyed how the author included more complex vocabulary to broaden children's vocabulary. These words are also broken down to help kids sound them out. As an English teacher and a mom to a six-year-old still gaining confidence in reading, I love this strategy because it allows kids to learn new words without frustration.
The book deserves 5 out of 5 stars . I could not find a single negative about the book, except that there are not more of them. I read it with my six-year-old daughter, and she loved it. I recommend this book to any teacher or parent of young children.
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Kali the Elephant Learns from Socrates the Philosopher
View: on Bookshelves |
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