Janis Cox
Tadeo Turtle
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Who among us can honestly say that they have never wanted to be someone other than who they are?
Tadeo Turtle was perfectly content being a turtle until . . .
Janis Cox’s delightful tale of wanting to be someone else will resonate with young children, especially those who crave a change of some sort. It reassures the child, first of all, that such thoughts are not unusual, then goes on to gently point out that becoming someone else may be impractical. The message that God created us perfect just the way we are comes shining through.
The pictures, drawn by the writer herself, are done in soft colours which tend to soothe.
This book will appeal to children of various ages. Younger ones below the age of 6 will enjoy having it read to them, while those a little older can read it for themselves. The language does not talk ‘down’ to the child and does contain some challenges. The names of the main characters are bolded to help the child identify and recognize them.
The activity and research pages at the end of the book provide opportunity for further creativity.
The curriculum guide which accompanies the book is free for the asking on Ms. Cox’s website ( http://www.janiscox.com/information/874-2/ (www.janiscox.com). It contains a wealth of activities designed to be used in the classroom or on their own at home. There are enough activities in the various subjects for a teacher to use and all are adaptable to the grade levels and/or skills recommended for the book. The instructions are clear enough so that a parent or older sibling is able to use the activities with a younger child at home.
As a former elementary school teacher myself, I would have been delighted to use this book with my younger students.
Who among us can honestly say that they have never wanted to be someone other than who they are?
Tadeo Turtle was perfectly content being a turtle until . . .
Janis Cox’s delightful tale of wanting to be someone else will resonate with young children, especially those who crave a change of some sort. It reassures the child, first of all, that such thoughts are not unusual, then goes on to gently point out that becoming someone else may be impractical. The message that God created us perfect just the way we are comes shining through.
The pictures, drawn by the writer herself, are done in soft colours which tend to soothe.
This book will appeal to children of various ages. Younger ones below the age of 6 will enjoy having it read to them, while those a little older can read it for themselves. The language does not talk ‘down’ to the child and does contain some challenges. The names of the main characters are bolded to help the child identify and recognize them.
The activity and research pages at the end of the book provide opportunity for further creativity.
The curriculum guide which accompanies the book is free for the asking on Ms. Cox’s website ( http://www.janiscox.com/information/874-2/ (www.janiscox.com). It contains a wealth of activities designed to be used in the classroom or on their own at home. There are enough activities in the various subjects for a teacher to use and all are adaptable to the grade levels and/or skills recommended for the book. The instructions are clear enough so that a parent or older sibling is able to use the activities with a younger child at home.
As a former elementary school teacher myself, I would have been delighted to use this book with my younger students.