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A lighthearted picture book for young readers with meaning and strong characters!
It takes courage to be yourself and follow your dreams! Zoochies are creatures that come in two colors: purple and green. Purple Zoochies are great at math and are problem-solvers, whereas green Zoochies are performers and comedians. This is the way the Zoochies have always been! Suzie the Zoochie's dream is to be a comedian, despite the fact that she is purple and purple Zoochies aren't allowed to do comedy. For the annual stand-up comedy night, Suzie has a very brave plan.
I enjoyed this picture book; it is funny and easy to read. It immediately reminded me of Dr Seuss books, and to that end, it is extraordinarily entertaining. If you are looking for a lighthearted picture book for a young reader, with meaning and strong characters, then this book is for you!
Whereas some of Dr Seuss books have been associated with racism, Amit Rachman does an amazing job of using this style of writing to counter racism. This story is about imaginary creatures called Zoochies, which have rules about how people should behave based on their colour. One Zoochie, Suzie, will come up with a brave plan to show them that talent is more important than group membership.
True to form, the author uses rhymes to tell this story, which I believe is an effective method of reaching young readers. I also liked the discussion questions included at the back. These questions will encourage deeper thought and steer readers away from a superficial reading of the book.
The drawings are very interesting. They are both aesthetically pleasing and effective. As such, I would say the illustrator did a good job creating this art style.
I would encourage every young reader to pick up a copy of this book at your local bookstore. It is lighthearted engaging and brave!
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Synopsis
It takes courage to be yourself and follow your dreams! Zoochies are creatures that come in two colors: purple and green. Purple Zoochies are great at math and are problem-solvers, whereas green Zoochies are performers and comedians. This is the way the Zoochies have always been! Suzie the Zoochie's dream is to be a comedian, despite the fact that she is purple and purple Zoochies aren't allowed to do comedy. For the annual stand-up comedy night, Suzie has a very brave plan.
About the author
Amit's picture books generally convey more complicated morals or messages in a fun, child-friendly way. Historical Allegories, Bullying, and Inclusivity are the themes that Amit's picture books emphasize. All written in rhyme for a much more fun time! view profile
Published on April 14, 2021
0-1000 words
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Genre: Picture Books
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