Book Details:
Book Title: Animals at the Office by Sarah Sommer
Category: Children's Fiction (Ages 3-7), 40 pages
Genre: Picture Book
Publisher: Sarah Sommer
Release date: October 2020
Content Rating: G. Children's picture book with no adult topics or language
Book Description:
It's Gator's first day at his new office job, and he is surrounded by quirky personalities like the slow slug, the obedient dog, the aggressive hawk, and the chatty chicken. He is eager to fit in with his new co-workers, so he tries to be like them. But acting like everyone else doesn't work out for him, and he learns a valuable lesson about himself instead. Featuring hand-drawn illustrations, vibrant colors, and rhymes, Animals at the Office sparks dialogue regarding first-day jitters, fitting in with new crowds, and embracing one's own special traits despite being surrounded by others who are different. Adults may relate to the featured characters based on their own experiences at an office and can use the book to talk more with children about their own job and what going to work means for them.
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Book Title: The Goose on the Roof by Sarah Sommer
Category: Children's Fiction (Ages 3-7), 40 pages
Genre: Picture Book
Publisher: Sarah Sommer
Release date: January 2020
Content Rating: G. Children's picture book with no adult topics or language
When one little girl tries to solve a big problem involving a goose on her roof, she enlists the help of her animal friends. Despite her best efforts, things don't go as planned, and she ends up with additional challenges to navigate as well. The Goose on the Roof features rhymes, animal characters, and a theme of problem-solving. The order of the characters can serve as a memory game as the story builds up and unwinds. Children may also be encouraged to come up with their own ideas for how to solve the issue of the honking goose on the roof and the predicaments created by the other animals. Winner (1st place) of the 2020 Purple Dragonfly Book Awards in the animals/pets category (ebook), this children's story highlights animals in a wholesome and engaging way.
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Sarah Sommer enjoys working with words in a way that makes the story feel musical and rhythmical, which is a reflection of her first career in music as a professional clarinetist. She is passionate about animals and enjoys nature, the arts, and dark chocolate.
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Animals at the office is another great children's book by Sarah Sommer. My kids and I have read her books in the past and this one is my favorite. We enjoyed meeting Gator and learning some great life lessons along with him. Like we all do, Gator has butterflies when he is nervous, has anxiety of having to find a way to fit in and understanding the best way to cope with accepting himself, as well as, others. It is very important to learn that everyone is different and, also, everyone needs to be true to themselves too. The story brought on a great discussion between my little ones and me. I loved that Gator's story was still teaching even after we finished reading the book.
What I loved the most about Animals at the Office is the talents of Devan. I adored these illustrations. They were fun, vivid, and colorful. They perfectly match the story on each page. My children were constantly stopping me from turning the page, so they could admire the artwork a little longer.
I am giving Animals at the Office a very well deserved five plus stars. I highly recommend it for children between the ages of four to seven years old. My family and I loved it. We can not wait to share it with others. I know they will love it and be happy to add it to their library, as well.
I received Animals at the Office from the publisher. This review is one hundred percent my own honest opinion.
Thank you for your review!!! Happy to hear it sparked a discussion. :)
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