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From Debbie Wiley Book Reviews
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My Heart Is Like a Zoo
by
Michael Hall
Love
is a complex emotion with many facets. Using the heart as the basic
shape, Michael Hall presents young readers with a whole host of animals
displaying the various aspects of love in bright, engaging images. Each
animal is crafted using the heart as the basic shape and every picture
includes a short phrase to describe the emotion portrayed.
MY HEART IS LIKE A ZOO is an excellent book for parents, teachers, and
group leaders to use as an educational tool. Activities can focus on
colors, emotions, counting, and the use of abstract metaphors. Children
are very concrete thinkers and this book opens up the concept of
similes and the actual meaning behind each one. The rhyming text
creates a playful atmosphere while the bold colors make each image
distinct and attention-grabbing. What a great book, particularly for
Valentine’s Day!
Publisher: Greenwillow
Books (January 2010)
Reviewed
by Debbie, Debbie Wiley Book Reviews
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