In this book, readers will meet a friendly girl who carries out several actions which are concerned with daily routines. From brushing her teeth to carrying groceries, this girl is able to do anything. But this child is not alone; she is joined by different animals that can perfom these same actions very well, and even greater than this sweet girl.
The authors, Allan Ahlberg and Colin Mc Naughton, draw different comparisons between these girl’s abilities and these animals’ abilities, which happen to be really funny. These comparisons are expressed through repetition, which is the authors’ main stylistic resource. As repetition implies the use of the same grammar structure throughout the story, it is easy for young readers to predict the following comparison between the girl and the animals. What is more, children can participate by creating new comparisons among the characters. Besides, the colourful and expressive illustrations clearly support the story, increasing children’s engagement.
This book is highly recommended for parents who enjoy reading with their children and for those children who are starting reading on their own.
