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This rhyming, illustrated book about grown-ups' thoughts, feelings, and behaviors takes readers through many themes, such as love, songs about feeling blue, and the search for what is true in life. It also looks at seeking advice, being nice, and considering what's true, what's legal, and what's illegal, while showing a picture of a gun for what's legal and a picture of a marijuana leaf for what is illegal. The book continues in this vein by examining other subjects, including worrying, gossip, finding a perfect kiss, and changing oneself and others. Finally, it examines understanding, having an ultimate plan, whether money is important, feeling connected and accepted, fear of judgment, being hurt, suffering, and finding answers. The book ends with a recap of the story.
This is truly a book for both children and adults, as it explores topics relevant to all. Written at a level for children, it can help them to understand their own issues while seeing that the adults in their lives also have concerns of their own. It gives adults the opportunity to discuss a variety of subjects with older children, such as guns and drug use, in a non-threatening, humorous, and kind manner, as the book opens up a range of topics. In its storytelling, the book can also help adults see their own issues through a child's eyes and learn how these conditions can affect a child. The illustrations help to sell the storyline. Overall, there awaits a sweet, learning experience for all who read the book.
RECOMMENDED by the US Review