In a beautiful rainforest,
in the heart of Peru,
lived Arnold, the anteater
and a tree frog named Lou.
A wonderful book for young readers, which offers a bit of everything, including fun rhymes, beautiful illustrations, interesting facts, and a traveling experience in its own. Francesca Watt delivers a new story that will encourage children to explore their own creativity and pursue their dreams of adventure.
My thoughts:
My daughter has several favorite books and “The Crafty Chameleon” is one of them. When we discovered that the author has published another book, we were beyond excited. We got to meet Arnold and Lou, and had a lot of fun joining the anteater and tree frog in their adventures. They have a big dream, they want to fly! And how amazing would it be if they could see all the wonders of the world in the process!
Have you ever had a dream and plucked the courage to pursue it, only to discover the journey was not as easy as it seemed? Well, I think our kids often deal with this, and it is up to us, their ever-loving parents, to teach them that they should never give up. Stories like “All in a Flap” can help us do just that, not to mention it’s so much fun to cuddle with your kid and read together. Arnold and Lou made us hungry for adventure and travel, and I was happy that I got to share plenty of giggles with my daughter.
The story offered me an opportunity to talk to my little girl about dreams and what she should do when things do not go as planned. We took delight in the rainforest animals, talked about the landmarks sprinkled throughout the story and repeated the rhymes, so she can speak English better, as we are not native speakers. For me, as a parent, the big plus of the book lies in the growth mindset and the lesson of perseverance. Stories like this one, written in a rhyming format, encourage children to stay true to themselves and fight for their dreams.
Verdict:
What a great story! Arnold and Lou are the most adorable characters, and we loved following their adventures. From the beautiful illustrations to the lessons sprinkled throughout the story, we had an amazing experience. Not only are we looking forward to more adventures with this adorable duo, but we are already making traveling plans. Should we stop by the Eiffel Tower? Or maybe visit the Amazon rainforest? The sky is the limit!
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