Thursday, April 3, 2014

A To Z Challenge: BOOK NOOK REVIEWS "C"







Title: Cheese Belongs To You!

Author: Alexis Deacon
Illustrator: Viviane Schwarz
Publisher: Candlewick Press

Ages: 4-8

"THIS IS RAT LAW: Cheese belongs to YOU. Unless a BIG rat wants it."

Synopsis: Cute tale of what can happen when one rat wants a piece of cheese belonging to another rat. Rat law seems to favor the bullies of the world until someone remembers the Golden Rule and everyone comes away a cheesy winner!

Why I liked it: Rats don't usually make good subject matter but in this cute story they are very relatable, especially if you have a child currently dealing with bullies. The illustrations are simple but the expressions on the faces of the rats help tell the story and I loved the cheesy ending.

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12 comments:

  1. Pam KingsleyApril 3, 2014 at 3:16 AM

    Hi Donna,

    I'm loving your posts. I've got a toddler niece with another one on the way so you're giving me great ideas for birthday and Christmas presents :)

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    1. Donna L MartinApril 3, 2014 at 8:19 AM

      Hi Pam and welcome to my blog! I'm glad you are enjoying the posts...picture books ROCK! ;~)

      Thanks for stopping by and come back any time!

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  2. Hilary Melton-ButcherApril 3, 2014 at 4:18 AM

    Hi Donna .. Rat's Rule does sound a fun way of telling a story and at least making the kids aware of bullying, but the story will be so much fun .. I used to love Felix the Cat .. and Mickey Mouse .. with their cheeses and story lines ...

    Lovely sounding story .. cheers Hilary

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    1. Donna L MartinApril 3, 2014 at 8:21 AM

      Hi Hilary! I wasn't really sure I was going to like this book when I first chose it. I was pleasantly surprised at how much I actually enjoy it...;~)

      Thanks for stopping by and come back any time!

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  3. Laura ClipsonApril 3, 2014 at 7:25 AM

    This sounds like a great book to teach kids about bullying, and in an interesting way.

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    1. Donna L MartinApril 3, 2014 at 8:23 AM

      Hi Laura! I agree...the theme is rather subtle. I have a feeling children will enjoy the story so much that someone will need to explain the comparisons but then that what good SHOWING vs TELLING is all about...;~)

      Thanks for stopping by and come back any time!

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  4. CA ClarkApril 3, 2014 at 8:28 AM

    Hi Donna, that would be a good little book to have around. Our family had pet rats for a while, much to my initial reluctance but as usual I ended up being caretaker and became very fond of the things. :)

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    1. Donna L MartinApril 3, 2014 at 8:42 AM

      Hi Cecilia! I had many pets when I was growing up in the swamps of Louisiana and when my son was born, I made sure to have a lot of critters around the house as well but never thought of have a rat for a pet. I'm so glad my son never thought about it either...;~)

      Thanks for stopping by and come back any time!

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  5. Doreen McGettiganApril 3, 2014 at 5:43 PM

    Hi Donna, I am enjoying your A-Z posts. My 4 year old granddaughter has been a bit of a bully lately with her younger cousin and friends.
    We have been calling her an little rat:)
    doreenmcgettigan.com

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    1. Donna L MartinApril 3, 2014 at 10:09 PM

      Hi Doreen! I'm so happy you are enjoying these posts...there are plenty more where that come from...;~)

      Thanks for stopping by and come back any time!

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  6. Joanne RobertsApril 4, 2014 at 8:55 PM

    This looks quite good. I haven't heard of it yet. Thanks for the introduction.

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    1. Donna L MartinApril 4, 2014 at 11:33 PM

      Hi Joanne and welcome to my blog! The book really is quite good and I was surprised I liked it as much as I did...;~)

      Thanks for stopping by and come back any time!

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