[Book Review] PICK ME Lil Peter PICK ME, [Author] Tasche Laine

“As you grow up, Lil Peter, think about what kind of leader you want to be.”

An inspiring story, which teaches children an important lesson about leadership and the value of having the right person to guide you. While reading the book to my daughter, I traveled back in time and remembered the teachers who made a difference in my life. I think this story, in fact all the stories in the series, could be enjoyed by kids and adults alike.

My thoughts:

There is always a big difference between being a leader and someone who leads, and we have the responsibility, as parents, to teach our kids about it. I loved that the story was set during physical education, as it somehow reinforced the idea that we can use our leadership skills in any kind of setting.

Lil Peter, the main character, is chosen the team captain for dodgeball, with the teacher asking him to pick his team. However, this will not be a usual request, as you will see for yourself. I always felt that teachers shape the lives of our kids, being able to impart lessons that will stick with them for the rest of their lives. This story here delivers just that point, with the teacher guiding Lil Peter in the right direction.

I applaud the author for creating a story that focuses on helping children develop leadership skills, and I believe it would make a great addition to both home libraries and classroom settings. The story is highlighted by the beautiful illustrations, which my daughter adored. On my level, I appreciated the message it sends about leadership and I think school-age children will easily relate to the story.

Verdict:

This was a delightful read, one that I enjoyed just as much as my daughter did. With a strong, yet sensitive teacher, Lil Peter learned an important lesson about making the right choices. The author did a great job in picturing the emotions kids nowadays experience, making her story even more relatable. Kids will have a lot to learn from this book, and I encourage your little bookworms to seek out the other books in the series as well.

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