Jerome, Kate B. Lucky to Live in Utah, illustrated by Roger
Radtke. PICTURE BOOK. Arcadia Kids, 2017. $16.99. Content: G.
This is a book
designed for kids who call Utah home. Each page offers information about the
state of Utah and gives the child who is reading the book the opportunity to
add information and drawings right into the story. Its labeled as a "Read
Together, Do Together" book. The text is written in rhyme and it is fun
how the book encourages kids to write about themselves along with the pages
that gives information about the state. For example, a page talks about state
celebrations and on the opposing page kids are invited to write in their
favorite celebration. Younger readers might enjoy doing this with a parent
reading along. Overall, I cannot give this book the highest ratings as it seems
to be written pretty generally--allowing the publishers to easily market it to
all 50 states with minor changes--and its also a one-person book so would not
be a good choice for a library collection. I imagine grandparents might think
it a good purchase for a grandchild in the younger grades, but outside of the
occasional gift I do not think it would have a great audience.
EL (K-3)--NO.
GIFT--OPTIONAL. Reviewer: TC
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