The OK Book by Amy Krouse Rosenthal

The OK Book by Amy Krouse Rosenthal
(Preschool - Grade 2)

Rarely does a picture book celebrate being just ordinary. The OK Book achieves this with remarkable simplicity and visual appeal. A stick-figure child (brilliantly drawn as the word, O.K., with a head as the o and arms and legs as the k) is depicted in various settings and states, "I like to try a lot of different things. I'm not great at all of them, but I enjoy them just the same." The young reader, presumably still 'just o.k.' at new skills themselves, can embrace the learning period and be encouraged to keep practicing. Our young stick child is happy to be an OK marshmallow roaster, OK kite flyer, and OK pancake flipper as he imagines his future talents. My son loved the matter-of-fact conclusion emphasizing that learning can be just as fun as being excellent. The simple line drawings may inspire tentative artists as well. A wonderful read aloud for preschool and early elementary students.

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Reviewed by Amanda L., Children's Staff