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Surprise Soup (2009)

by Mary Ann Rodman(Favorite Author)

3.43 of 5 Votes: 4

ISBN

067006274X (ISBN13: 9780670062744)

languge

English

genre

Food & Cookbooks

publisher

Viking Juvenile

review 1: This is a sweet story about making soup; the children help to make it and although it doesn't necessarily go as planned, the soup turns out great. I like that the Dad patiently lets the boys accomplish the steps that they are capable of doing and is patient when it's not done quite the way he intended. The underlying story is about being a sibling, a big brother or little brother, in this case. Little brothers get teased, little brothers get picked on, little brothers get laughed at, etc.. But in the end, Little Kevie gets to become a big brother too and decides to share his knowledge with the baby, because little brothers know things. Very cute story, with wonderfully expressive illustrations and unusual onomatopoeia. Our girls really liked it.
review 2: ... moreA really cute book with the siblings and parent interaction. I liked the pictures, the sounds that can be read, and the slightly child perspective that any younger sibling can understand. Especially a younger sibling who becomes an older sibling. As I remember that, the book clicked with me. Of course, it will still be enjoyable to others. Not quite a get-ready-for-new-baby book as it could be used for sibling relationship. I enjoyed the story, though I don't know how well I'd read it for storytime. less

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