For Pete's Sake
Review by: Brian Beck
Author: Ellen Stoll Walsh
Publisher: Scholastic
Year of Publication: 1998
Genre: Fiction
Summary: A very simple book about an alligator who felt different than his flamingo friends, until he finds out he's "different, but the same." Even without the physical appearance of everyone else, you still have what's on the inside - a big heart and a passion for being friends. This is a great story about acceptance, friendship, and belonging.
The Horn Book review gave this charming book a #2 rating: One reviewer said this book was "a comforting, gladdening tale." The illustrations were praised for not only being creative, but simple. The illustrations were done using a cut-paper collage technique.
My Review: This book has a message that children can actually understand; that not everyone is the same and to accept people for who they are. Ellen Stoll Walsh has created a fun story with perfect illustrations. The pictures are created of recycled paper pieces and are impressive, really capturing the reader's attention with bright colors and precision.. The book has language that children can comprehend and is designed as an easy read for early childhood students.
How to use it in the Classroom:
This would be a great book for younger readers. It has minimal words on each page and an easy storyline to follow. It is a friendly book that would be good to teach young readers about acceptance and equality. I think children will enjoy this simple book and understand it's message.
Author: Ellen Stoll Walsh
Publisher: Scholastic
Year of Publication: 1998
Genre: Fiction
Summary: A very simple book about an alligator who felt different than his flamingo friends, until he finds out he's "different, but the same." Even without the physical appearance of everyone else, you still have what's on the inside - a big heart and a passion for being friends. This is a great story about acceptance, friendship, and belonging.
The Horn Book review gave this charming book a #2 rating: One reviewer said this book was "a comforting, gladdening tale." The illustrations were praised for not only being creative, but simple. The illustrations were done using a cut-paper collage technique.
My Review: This book has a message that children can actually understand; that not everyone is the same and to accept people for who they are. Ellen Stoll Walsh has created a fun story with perfect illustrations. The pictures are created of recycled paper pieces and are impressive, really capturing the reader's attention with bright colors and precision.. The book has language that children can comprehend and is designed as an easy read for early childhood students.
How to use it in the Classroom:
This would be a great book for younger readers. It has minimal words on each page and an easy storyline to follow. It is a friendly book that would be good to teach young readers about acceptance and equality. I think children will enjoy this simple book and understand it's message.