Book Review: Magic Thinks Big
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What Parents Should Know
The book takes a humorous look at the enigmatic nature of
cats and the nature of imagination. We all know that inwardly
focused, feline look, but what are cats thinking? Are their
thoughts big and wild, or are they gazing mindlessly? This is a
subject that has been pondered in many books for children and
adults, and yet with each new take, it remains fresh. Magic?s
story is a perfect jumping off place for discussing the world
of imagination with young children.
Common Sense Media Review
With a cat for the main character, minimal text, and
beautiful watercolor artwork that conjures up a summer day in
Maine, this droll story is well-suited for very young children.
While being still like a cat may not come naturally to
children, they certainly know about the power of the
imagination. They will be amused following Magic on his
imaginary adventures, but may need to have it pointed out that
he, in fact, never moves an inch. The solution to his dilemma
of whether to act or not to act is a foregone conclusion.
To make this appealing story even better, there is a photograph of the real Magic on the back cover. Magic "weighs eighteen pounds, and he likes strawberries and sitting by the lake." This book will be a treat for cat lovers.
From the book:
Magic contemplates his next move.
Should he go in?
Or out?
Or should he stay right where he is...
Hmm ... maybe he should just stay in the doorway
and nap.
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