Helpful Score: 1
ISBN 1416971122 - Children's books always interest me and Posy seemed to have some potential; I'm just a little bit disappointed. This isn't a negative review, it's just that there are some things to know before you buy it.
The reader is introduced to Posy, a kitten. Posy and her antics are described in rhyming phrases and illustrated in somewhat "scribbly" watercolor images.
Amazon lists the book as for ages Baby-Preschool, the book says for ages 2-5; both are, in my opinion, accurate enough. Although this isn't the typical board book for the pre-reading set, it is perfect for reading aloud. Many words used are too hard for even the most advanced five year old anyway, and reading aloud to your child is important - just know that the pages are thin, standard, paper and will not stand up to rough handling. The text, by Linda Newbery, is fun. The rhyme flows smoothly, is a little silly (like kittens!) and will entertain a very young child. Older kids will find it boring, but its not FOR older kids, so thats okay!
The only real negative, to me, is the illustrations, by award-winning illustrator Catherine Rayner. Posy generally resembles the sort of kitten that you think a talented child might draw, and it's cute. Oddly, almost everything else in the images has a far more "solid" appearance than Posy does, so Rayner is clearly capable of drawing solid objects with definite edges. Most of the illustrations are fine, if not stellar. Periodically, however, it just doesn't work. Posy blends into things around her, usually another cat, which turns those images into just a ball of colors. In real life, a ball of similarly colored cats is adorable, but in this book, it's just a bit "eh". I think my disappointment is as an adult, and I don't think children will share my opinions, so I'm giving the book the 4 stars that I think a 3.5 year old would give it.
- AnnaLovesBooks
The reader is introduced to Posy, a kitten. Posy and her antics are described in rhyming phrases and illustrated in somewhat "scribbly" watercolor images.
Amazon lists the book as for ages Baby-Preschool, the book says for ages 2-5; both are, in my opinion, accurate enough. Although this isn't the typical board book for the pre-reading set, it is perfect for reading aloud. Many words used are too hard for even the most advanced five year old anyway, and reading aloud to your child is important - just know that the pages are thin, standard, paper and will not stand up to rough handling. The text, by Linda Newbery, is fun. The rhyme flows smoothly, is a little silly (like kittens!) and will entertain a very young child. Older kids will find it boring, but its not FOR older kids, so thats okay!
The only real negative, to me, is the illustrations, by award-winning illustrator Catherine Rayner. Posy generally resembles the sort of kitten that you think a talented child might draw, and it's cute. Oddly, almost everything else in the images has a far more "solid" appearance than Posy does, so Rayner is clearly capable of drawing solid objects with definite edges. Most of the illustrations are fine, if not stellar. Periodically, however, it just doesn't work. Posy blends into things around her, usually another cat, which turns those images into just a ball of colors. In real life, a ball of similarly colored cats is adorable, but in this book, it's just a bit "eh". I think my disappointment is as an adult, and I don't think children will share my opinions, so I'm giving the book the 4 stars that I think a 3.5 year old would give it.
- AnnaLovesBooks
