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Colleen Sommer

Reviewed on Oct 15, 2020

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Cute Children’s book where parents can share and compare their work experiences to a child’s first day at school or new activity.

Synopsis

It's Gator's first day at his new office job, and he is surrounded by quirky personalities like the slow slug, the obedient dog, the aggressive hawk, and the chatty chicken. He is eager to fit in with his new co-workers, so he tries to be like them. But acting like everyone else doesn't work out for him, and he learns a valuable lesson about himself instead.

Featuring hand-drawn illustrations, vibrant colors, and rhymes, Animals at the Office sparks dialogue regarding first-day jitters, fitting in with new crowds, and embracing one's own special traits despite being surrounded by others who are different. Adults may relate to the featured characters based on their own experiences at an office and can use the book to talk more with children about their own job and what going to work means for them.

Both parent and child will delight in Gator’s jitters when going to the office his first day. Not knowing anyone or how to act, Gator seeks out advice from

his peers only to learn everyone has a different opinion. In the end Gator learns to be himself and not copycat others to be fit into his environment. This book teaches children to respect themselves as individuals. Parents can show their children that being afraid is normal but overcoming these difficulties is easier when you be yourself.

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