4 out of 4 stars
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Lil Mo Goes to Preschool is a children’s book describing Mo’s first day at school. Written with one simple sentence per page, the book is aimed at smaller children that are starting to learn how to read. The book takes us through Mo’s day from when he wakes up, right until he goes to sleep again. Going to preschool must be quite a daunting event for children, and this book helps them see how fun it can actually be.
Aside from meeting his teacher and the other children in his school, Mo is portrayed doing everyday tasks. Having breakfast, getting dressed, and taking a bath are all things that children do on a daily basis, and as such, they are relatable. Because I believe that this a book that can teach children to read, the corresponding pictures of these events will make the task of reading a little easier.
The illustrations are great. They are simple and striking and will keep the attention of any child. Each page has a different colour scheme, and the images are drawn with solid lines making the overall effect of the scenes quite vivid. In this case, illustrator and author have teamed up well to create wonderful scenery supported by the simple narrative. This would make a great series, and Mo could be the lead in a string of adventures.
One thing that I find a bit odd is the clock on Mo’s wall. When he wakes up, it is 10:05. This is weird because he is waking up to go to school, and I think that’s a bit late. If children are learning to read, they will also be learning to tell the time. I think this should be corrected to an earlier time.
I think this is a fantastic book for children. I would recommend it for ages 3 to 6, or for any parent wanting to read their child a quick and catchy bedtime story. Even with the small glitch with the clock, this is a charming book that deserves no less than 4 out of 4 stars. There was not one error in the script, so this book has been very well edited. The author, Lisa Malloon, clearly knows how to appeal to a young audience.
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Lil Mo Goes to Preschool
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