As a one time children's librarian and media specialist, issue books can often be great for a child to read on their own but less enjoyable to share with a whole group. I remember the frustration of trying to read a book to a whole class to address a specific topic and the boring story, artificial children, or a text simply not designed for reading aloud.
How often I wished for a book that was a good story and reflected real children as it communicated a value. This delightful new book by author Donalisa Helsley and illustrator Sarah Harkey, is both. The story chronicles a day when two sisters of different ages cannot decide on a way to play together because they each want their own way. At the lunch table with Mom and Dad, Mom guides the girls into thinking of ways to solve their own problem.
The Day No One Played Together communicates in clear kid-friendly language about the concept of compromise and does so within the frame work of a meaningful story kids will not just tolerant but enjoy!
The artwork is soft but strong and clear without being too cute and recognizes the growing diversity of the homes of the 21st century in its depiction of a multiracial family group. Strongly recommended for kindergarten through third or fourth grade collections for storytime or family reading.
Available on Amazon
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