Cody Knows, by
Karen Sue Wiesner with Linda Derkez, illustrated by Candace J. Hardy, is a book
that should be given to all parents-to-be and new preschool teachers. This book tells it like you want it to be,
but shows it like it is. Wiesner and
Derkez have perfectly captured life with a toddler, from maddening to heart
warming.

New parents and preschool
teachers will relate to this book with a big "Amen." You can’t turn a page without wondering, what
will Cody get in to next? And how will
his frazzled parents cope? They’ll do
what every parent of a toddler does: watch ‘em like a hawk, pray for patience and
strength, and live for the next day, when Cody will learn something new.
Candace J. Hardy’s art illustrates
the true essence of parenting. The
parents’ (and grandparent’s) faces are alive with their fears as well as their
hopes and dreams. They rush around
trying to stay in step with Cody while he’s gleefully one or two steps ahead of
them. You see their worry and surprise,
and also their love and joy.
This book can be a good
teaching tool to tell your child what you want them to learn while showing them
what you don’t want. “See what Cody’s
doing. Now look at his Mommy’s and Daddy’s
faces. What do they want Cody to do
here?” I believe if more parents get
this book before they become parents, they will be better prepared for everything,
instead of hearing, “you have no idea what you’re in for.” As we all know, parenting isn’t for sissies
or cowards.
Available from http://www.guardianangelpublishing.com
Wow! What a great review Penelope. This book sounds wonderful for parents to be, as well as children. I wish Karen Sue and Linda great success.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Susan. I appreciate your comments and support.
DeleteWonderful review. You have me hooked! Darling cover!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Donna, for your supportive comments.
DeleteNice teaser in your review, Penelope. Just enough there to leave us wanting to find out more. And congrats, Karen and Linda, on the release of your book.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Bill. So nice to hear from you. I enjoy your blog.
DeleteTerrific review! The best of luck to you all.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing. I so enjoyed it.
Thanks, Nancy. It's so good to have all these nice comments.
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