Written by Christinia Cheung & Han Tran
Illustrated by Tong Wu
The authors have created a book that extols the virtues of the coconut tree in rhyme. They bring in not only the many uses for all parts of the tree but also the parts of the world where these plants thrive. The book is filled with facts and information about coconuts and the tree itself.
Rhyming can be fun. However, I do find that in a book such as this, it seems very contrived and sometimes difficult to concentrate on the ideas that are being presented. Children will most likely enjoy the rhyming. I do suggest that the reader practice a few times reading the book out loud before reading it to children so that it can be read smoothly without losing the context of the words.
The illustrator uses rich colors and wonderful detail in the pages of this children’s book. The illustrations help children to see the products, the landscapes, and the cultures within which the coconut is grown and used.
Tomorrow’s Child / April 2014/ p 22
