Sure to instill gratefulness and wonder in the hearts of any reader.
“You’re stardust on earth with beauty to spare created from LOVE that’s meant to be shared.” Who wouldn’t fall in love with a line as warm and inclusive and encouraging as this? Designed to SHINE! Read Aloud Rhymes for Any Size Heart Volume Two is a precious lyrical book helping to instill a sense of appreciation and awareness for the life we have. Joy Resor puts a delightful spin on the traditional ABC’s learning formula and kicks things up a notch with some lofty lessons, critical for development. Each letter of the alphabet turns into a perfect little poem based off of a single idea. The topics Extra, Invite and Where have wonderful themes such as inviting new experiences into your life, but other, lighter subjects like Frosting and Goofy will keep young readers coming back for more while employing imagination along the way.
The unpretentious artwork is completely organic and unprocessed, helping kids feel at ease while they absorb the soaring themes. The story is experienced through the eyes of an adorably ambiguous green dinosaur-like creature who is always willing to take on a new adventure, even when it seems difficult. There is nothing contrived in this sincere educational book that fosters an ongoing sense of wonder. There is no alternative agenda, just a good, solid foundation on which to build a personality. If you’re looking for a new book for a child’s library, Designed to SHINE! Is a beautiful addition, sure to instill gratefulness and wonder in the hearts of any reader.
