Review of Mr. McTavish Goes to the Library

[Judy O]

[Following is an official OnlineBookClub.org review of "Mr. McTavish Goes to the Library" by Bon Kay.]

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5 out of 5 stars

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The bond between humans and their pets has been a very admirable topic since immemorial. Humans care for their pets; in return, the pets give them company and sometimes protection. We see that relationship in Mr. McTavish Goes to the Library by Bon Kay. Mr. McTavish is Gma's pet dog. He speaks of her with so much admiration and love. Gma and he appear to have been invited to an event in the library; however, he had yet to learn where they were going at the time.

As they begin their journey, Mr. McTavish never fails to let the audience know his feelings as they emanate, starting with how Gma tied his seatbelt and placed him on an elevated surface, which allowed him to see all the cars and passersby on the road. When they finally arrived, he mentioned the cap that Gma puts on his head, which has grown on him, and the lady who comes to greet them. Next, we would learn the reason behind the library visit. This book views life for a day from a dog's perspective. It was a concise but interesting book.

Mr. McTavish is quite an interesting character. What struck me was his gratitude, love, and admiration for his owner; it made me ponder whether my dog, if given a chance, could speak about me in like manner. Apart from the obvious admiration here, children stand to gain a lot from reading this book. The lessons they stand to gain are worthwhile. Lessons like obedience, gratitude, and kindness to others can be obtained from reading this book. This kindness and eagerness to help we saw in Gma through the donation she made to the library taught that we should help others within our means. I also appreciated the illustrations, which would help children understand and flow better with this book. The book was written from Mr. McTavish's perspective and gave us an introspect into what pets might think about their owners and society.

There was nothing I disliked about this book. The few points were spread out and easy for children and other readers to grasp. The book was exceptionally well edited, as I did not encounter a single error while reading through it. The concise nature of this book is well appreciated, as young children could easily pick it up and get a sense of accomplishment when they finish it. The author mentions that this book is the second in a series, but it is perfectly suited as a standalone.

I rate Mr. McTavish Goes to the Library by Bon Kay 5 out of 5 stars for its concise but interesting plot, fascinating pictures, and impeccable editing. I recommend this book to children between the ages of 3 and 10.

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[Cynthia Christabel Okolobi]

What a cute story, it seems like a perfect book for children. What an adorable relationship between Mr Mctavish and gma

[Chukwuemeka Ezema]

I love the fact that this book was written from the perspective of a dog. They are really lovely creatures and great pets. Thanks for the review.

[Grace Lee Rose]

This children's book would be so fascinating to read with the beautiful and soothing pictures incorporated into. The storyline is fascinating with the cordial relationship between the felines and humans. I'm currently reading a book with humans and cats working together. It's a beautiful scene to read about. Well done.

[Newestobc]

Nice and amazing review. I always enjoy reviews from you and I like this as well. Your review is captivating with a little touch of clarity.

[Jerry Anozie]

One thing I learnt is that the way you treat and care for your pets is key to the kind of service it renders to you. This book is an amazing read both for children and adults. Looking forward to reading more of your reviews.

[Anthony Ekemezie]

Indeed children would enjoy reading this book. I feel they are fascinated by pet animals and would love to read about them. Good job on the review.

[Mara Joe]

This is the kind of book that pet lovers would like to read. Your enthusiasm for the book really came through in your review. It's always great to read a review written by someone who is genuinely passionate about the genre. I can't wait to see if I have the same reaction to the book as you did.

[Emeka Emordi]

Kids needs to be taught some lessons while growing up. Among these lessons are obedience, gratitude and kindness; these three are what the author taught in this book. I believe the kids will love to read.

[Jane Ogwang]

The book's cover page isn't so eye-catching, but I'm glad the content is good. Thanks for the detailed review.

[Chimdik Chimezi]

This book that discussed man-pet relationship is an interesting one. I will consider reading "Mr. McTavish Goes to the Library" by Bon Kay. Thanks for the review.

[Gabriele Mattia Leonardo]

Such a nice story. The relationship between humans and their pets always have a rich history and we can learn a lot from it.

[Anita Adona]

I love the story, this story Mr. Mctavish goes to the library helps kids to really understand the relationship of humans and their pet, but I think the cover is not catchy enough since it's children's book. I'll give it 9 out of 10.

[Charles Jeremiah]

What does Mr. McTavish learn in the library. I do appreciate companionship between animals and humans. I love pets and I'd certainly read and recommend this children's book. There must be lessons to be learnt for little children.

[Prince Oyedeji Oyeleke Jayeola]

Interesting! I don't have a pet but I like the relationship between pets and their owners. I enjoyed reading your review and look forward to reading the book too.