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Inspiring children to find happiness in little things and to experience how the best things in life are completely free.
Sadie is in for a big surprise at her school Summer Fayre.
Aunty Gail was right when she said that some things in life are free!
Sadie find out too, that hard work really does pay off!
This beautifully illustrated children's book develops its story around the central character of Sadie, a young girl who desires to own a brand new bike but lacks the resources to buy it. Introducing the theme of 'value' to young readers, Browne here skilfully presents to us the possibility of a fair exchange. When the school teacher Miss Rose asks the kids to put up a stall during the Summer Fayre, the two friends Sadie and Una wish to open one for swapping toys. They think of a way where people would not require to use money and instead can choose from a collection of different toys available in the stall, to ultimately exchange it for an old toy that they themselves no longer played with.
It's wonderful to see how such an important lesson as well as message can be delivered through the picture book in just a few simple sentences. One must also note that despite the apparent simplicity of the language, the vocabulary used in the story is age appropriate and help to improve the word strength of the child reading it. Another point that Browne keeps in mind while narrating the story is that it is from the perspective of a child too. This makes it more accessible and relatable to the younger readers. Children can quickly pick up behaviours and tends to repeat actions that garner both attention as well as appreciation as modelled within the text.
Finally, the illustrations are so creative and self-explanatory that when a child sees it for the first time, even if they are unable to comprehend the story from only the words, they can imagine the situation with the help of the pictures. The drawing style is children-friendly and does not intimidate or alienate the reader from the narrative with its heavier stylistic elements. In contrast, the illustrations remain as helping tools for the story to pivot and expand upon, hence, it is the story that is on the centre-stage throughout. Recommended for all children and new parents who wish to explain the meaning of value and happiness to their young ones.
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Published Indian author, Editor for Spellbinder Magazine and an Educator, currently reviewing books here. Love reading poetry, short fiction and children's books. Stripe is unavailable in India, so kindly PayPal me @shrubaboti if you wish to support me, thanks! 📚💜
Synopsis
Sadie is in for a big surprise at her school Summer Fayre.
Aunty Gail was right when she said that some things in life are free!
Sadie find out too, that hard work really does pay off!
About the author
I am a recently retired teacher with lots of experience working with young children and those with Special Educational needs. I love teaching reading and watching children's faces and imaginations light up when they are reading. I have always loved making up stories and am now ready to write them! view profile
Published on October 03, 2021
0-1000 words
Genre: Children's
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