Official Review: Rhonda the Panda by Hope Franklin

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Re: Official Review: Rhonda the Panda by Hope Franklin

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Eryn Bradshaw wrote: 05 Aug 2018, 03:25 It sounds like this would be a great book for kids to flip through with the illustrations. Unfortunately the plot holes would make it frustrating for a parent who might have to read the same book over and over to the child. Great review, Bianka!
I think at the moment, that it would really only be good for flipping through the illustrations. Hopefully the author jacks up the narrative a bit :)
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Bianka Walter wrote: 06 Aug 2018, 15:02
Britty01 wrote: 04 Aug 2018, 17:35
Miriam Molina wrote: 02 Aug 2018, 15:26

Thanks for sharing the video; it's my first time to see it. Wish it was longer, though. It's amazing that that little thing could make such noise and startle its momma. :lol2:

I also discovered that caring for a panda is five times more expensive than caring for an elephant!
LOL. I looked up the Sneezing panda, there was mama and baby panda and I was wondering who is going to sneeze. I must have had the volume turned up, it took me by surprise when the baby panda did sneeze. I shall resist the urge to look at more videos.
I'll be sure not to share any other videos :)
But, I mean, come on. A sneezing baby panda. It really does win the internet.
Oops, I should have said I love Panda videos and when I watch one, I watch another, and lose track of time. They are just so cute. That one was funny.
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Great review Bianka! I agree - for a children's book, an imaginative concept is as important as the storyline. Mere illustrations without proper matter and non-directional storyline does nothing but let a child's mind wander aimlessly. Thank you for your review.
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I think the illustrations are so much exciting. The concept is very amazing.
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Fuzaila wrote: 08 Aug 2018, 09:25 Great review Bianka! I agree - for a children's book, an imaginative concept is as important as the storyline. Mere illustrations without proper matter and non-directional storyline does nothing but let a child's mind wander aimlessly. Thank you for your review.
Exactly. Illustrations are important, but not the only thing that matters.
Thanks so much for commenting :)
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booklysis wrote: 09 Aug 2018, 05:02 I think the illustrations are so much exciting. The concept is very amazing.
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After reading your review, I just feel sad for the panda's brother! It sounds like it could be a lovely book, if only it was more thoughtful.
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Julie Green wrote: 10 Aug 2018, 01:23 After reading your review, I just feel sad for the panda's brother! It sounds like it could be a lovely book, if only it was more thoughtful.
I also felt really bad for her brother!
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Great review as always. I tried to review this book but my download only gave me the front cover. I thought it looked very attractive too. I can just see a child asking ’why don’t they go in the park?’ and the parent having to come up with some excuse. I bet they hate it when that happens.
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Helen_Combe wrote: 18 Aug 2018, 02:28 Great review as always. I tried to review this book but my download only gave me the front cover. I thought it looked very attractive too. I can just see a child asking ’why don’t they go in the park?’ and the parent having to come up with some excuse. I bet they hate it when that happens.
Exactly! I was sorta that child... wondering why we didn't see what else was in the park :lol2:
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Alas! I had high hopes for this book the moment I started reading your review. But then I got disappointed. I guess the illustrations alone are not enough to pull it off. I loved your vivid and honest review. Thanks Bianka. :D
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Ruba Abu Ali wrote: 20 Aug 2018, 06:06 Alas! I had high hopes for this book the moment I started reading your review. But then I got disappointed. I guess the illustrations alone are not enough to pull it off. I loved your vivid and honest review. Thanks Bianka. :D

I had high hopes too!
Thanks for the sweet sentiments :)
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