Oh No George
By Chris Haughton
Mums Review:
As a parent it's hard to not judge
a book from an adults perspective. Before writing this I did have to consider
what did my opinion actually count for? It's not about me enjoying a story,
it's how it captures the imagination of its target audience! George is a
dog, his predicament is simple: behave yourself whilst Harris your 'owner' is
out. A tale true to toddler life...how can I be good with all the temptations
of the world around me and no one to say no?!
On first reading I thought my 3
year old would toss this aside and reject it, as it didn't very complex and
basic.
COULDN'T.HAVE.BEEN.MORE.WRONG.
What I missed is the
responsibility it bestows on the young mind reading it, asking open ended
questions throughout the story to let them have a
say on what George should or shouldn't do as he battles temptation. With the
ultimate of killer cliffhangers!
Turns out the simplicity of the
actions and morals within this book totally resonate with a young mind. It's
bright, modern and does not patronise a child's ability to know right from
wrong. Henry loves this story so much he enjoys reading it back to us (from
memory) and portraying all the different emotions and feelings this book
displays.
Mum rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ and I'd
recommend it for 2-5 year old's.
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