Book Review: Meeow series by Sebastien Braun
We at girlsinthestacks.com have decided to add one more element to our book review blog, childrens books!
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In today’s world of constant media exposure, it’s a refreshing change to take a step back, slow down and simply play.
I remember playing “Little House on the Prairie” for hours on end by hanging blankets on the side of my canopy bed to make a wagon and using my jump ropes for reins tied to my stuffed animals to pull my covered wagon across the plains. I love the way a great story can provide a jumping off point for parents and children to use their imaginations and create magical journeys of their own.
A series of books that works wonderfully with young children are the Meeow series written by Sebastien Braun. Written about a black cat who transforms ordinary household items using his imagination, these stories encourage children to take a second look at the world around them and use their imagination. The illustrations are simple and colorful making them great for younger children and toddlers, however, the author engages the pre-k set by asking questions about what Meeow could be doing to keep them involved in the story as it unfolds.
I love the illustrations and simple text but Meeow’s creativity and imagination win me over in each story. Yeah for Meeow! Young children will be cheering on Meeow and his friends as they play the imaginative way…
Meeow and the Big Box – Join Meeow as this clever kitty finds an unexpected use for a big brown box transforming it, with the help of his friends, into a red fire engine. What a smart little kitty!
Meeow and the Little Chairs – Meeow and his friends create a train from a little chairs guaranteeing fun times ahead…All aboard the Imagination Express…
Meeow and the Pots and Pans – The newest title in the Meeow series, features this clever kitty whipping up a musical feast in the kitchen using pots, pans, and a spoon. Children will want to join in and create an orchestra of their own!
I give each book 5 out of 5 STACKS
STACKGirl, Cheryl - the resident Childrens Librarian
Cool books Cherly. I think those sound cute and fun to read and of course try with my little Ava.
I will have to go check these books out. I’m very pleased you have added childrens books to your blog. Thanks!
Cherly is one of the best childrens librarians, she has a true heart and passion for childrens services.
I am thrilled to a part of this exciting website. I love to talk about children’s books and helping connect parents and children with great books is one of my greatest passions. There are so many wonderful titles out there that it can be overwhelming sometimes. I hope to highlight new titles and ones we may have forgotten about..yay to book adventures!
That sounds like a super-cute series! I love the concept — how great to encourage fun, imaginative play.
I am thrilled to a part of this exciting website. I love to talk about children’s books and helping connect parents and children with great books is one of my greatest passions. There are so many wonderful titles out there that it can be overwhelming sometimes. I hope to highlight new titles and ones we may have forgotten about..yay to book adventures!