Tanya Linch

I had a few mixed feelings about this story for a few reasons. In many ways I liked this story for its fun illustrations and vivid characters. I also enjoyed how the plot developed and the setting changed as the story did. I also appreciated how the story often repeated itself, making this a good story to read to young children. Young children would also enjoy the vivid colors and unique illustrations. Some things that I did not like about this story was the overall plot. I did not like how the girl kept creating creative scenarios to write about, and her teacher kept telling her they weren’t good or realistic. I felt as though that would discourage young children. I also did not like how the little girl in the story felt as though she had to hide her creations from her teacher, so she would not get in trouble. Regardless of how I felt about the plot, I still enjoyed this story and could see myself reading it to younger students. The overall message of this story is creativity, making it a fun story to read to young children.… (mere)

Three Little Kittens is the retelling of the traditional nursery rhyme where the kittens lose their mittens and the mama cat says they won't get any pie. I love how each kitten has its own unique personality. One kitten wears his mittens on his head and at one point, the youngest kitten wipes away a tear when he learns that he can't have any pie. This story is cute and it rhymes. It also teaches the lesson that if you do something bad, something will be taken away and if you do something good, you get pie!!… (mere)