Lil’ Lilly’s
‘Bow’thday Present by Kathy Johnson and illustrated by Captain Cartoon is
an adventures of Lilly from birth to her delivery by the stork and a special
gift she receives. According to the press release which I received with my copy
of this book, Kathy Johnson is known as a ‘master punster’ and “brings
vocabulary to early grades in a most unique and entertaining way.
I have to disagree with that statement. This book was hard
for me to read as well for my 4 year old daughter to listen to. The word puns
were not fun or entertaining. The constant quotations and breaking up of the
words was hard to read. The story is too confusing and it reads like it’s
supposed to be a comic book but isn’t set up like one. I understand and commend
Ms. Johnson for the lesson she is trying to teach to her readers. The book is
supposed to teach the “theme of good vs evil, while building character and
instilling values” and that love is the key to being happy and defeating evil.
I didn’t see that. Maybe because I had a hard time reading it to myself as well
as to my daughter. For me, this book failed to be fun, entertaining and while
the presentation is unique, it was hard to read. I cannot recommend this book.
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