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5 STARS

"Jacob Doesn't Read: The Flying Aardvark" by Kelley M. Likes is a poetry and educational book for children ages 7-9. The story revolves around Jacob Read, a young boy who is frustrated when his name is misinterpreted and feels oppressed because people assume he loves to read. When Jacob wants to learn more about dinosaurs, he notices all kinds of things his classmates tell him about the strange names of dinosaurs and the history of lunch boxes. This book is highly aligned with the Common Core Curriculum Standards, ensuring compatibility with the educational frameworks of most schools. The book's compact design, with short chapters and useful research and presentation skills discussions, is integral to its effectiveness as a teaching and learning tool. The illustrations by Mary Barrows are a big part of the pleasure. They are lively and colorful and make the story and its people real. "Jacob Doesn't Read: The main theme of The Flying Aardvark is "Overcome adversity, say yes to new adventures." The characters in Jacob's journey represent the concepts of determination, the virtue of curiosity, and the joy of discovery the story deals with the concept of self-identity and self-acceptance through Jacob, who finds pride in his name and Kelley M. It fulfills more than just the role of a children's book; it completes the learning tool with a pleasant approach that improves the research and activity of children.

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5 STARS

Jacob Doesn’t Read Book 1: The Flying Aardvark written by Kelley M Likes and illustrations by Mary Barrows is a fascinating kids story that follows Jacob Read, a student in Mrs. Sharp's class who dislikes reading. Mrs. Sharp assigns a reading project where students must pick any book they like, read and present it to the class. Ironically Jacob Read doesn't like to read, not even the name of an item. With much persuasion Jacob reluctantly selected the Flying Aardvark to read. The aftermath transformation experience of reading for Jacob is that which every child should crave to experience. Kelley’s writing is indeed timely in a time when the advent of smartphones, computer games and TVs are gradually diminishing the allure of reading among our young ones. The book's central theme aims to ignite reading culture in children, taking a premise that reading doesn't just make one smarter but could as well take the reader around the world. Also, the book through its story also reveals the relationship between knowledge and boldness as seen in the case of young Jacob who grew from a hesitant reader to bold researcher and presenter. When reading this story an average adult can not miss the fact that the book is indeed for young children considering the easy to follow manner of writing. The pencil illustrations are also beautifully done and certainly a catcher for children. On the whole, Jacob Doesn’t Read is a must read for young learners and scholars. It is a book that makes learning a thrilling adventure, knowledge a treasure worth seeking and reading a magical key that unlocks the door to a new world of discovery and possibility.

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