Right now we’re running an amazing promotion where if you write an Amazon review on Go Go Sadie, Bonnie Lee Books will send you a FREE Go Go Sadie magnet! In honor of this great promotion, I wanted to share my own tips for writing the perfect children’s book review.
How to write a book review:
1) Make sure to include the books title, author, ISBN, price, copyright info, and genre. Though this information may seem basic, you’d be surprised how many book reviews lack this essential information.
2) Offer a brief summary of the content but be sure not to reveal any major plot twists or story endings. For most children’s books, you should be able to summarize the story in two sentences or less.
3) For children’s books, it’s important to comment on the illustrations. Were they exciting? Colorful? Boring? How did they support they story? Illustrations make up a large part of children’s books so it’s important to acknowledge how they supported the story.
4) Include your opinion. Did you like the story? If so, why or why not? Would you recommend this children’s book to others? What reservations would you have in recommending it? Sometimes it’s helpful to take notes while you are reading in order to pinpoint your thoughts and opinions on the story.
5) Lastly, be sure to include any other relevant information. Do book proceeds benefit a nonprofit or promote a certain cause? Where can this book be purchased? Does the author have a website? For Bonnie Lee Books, you can download free coloring book pages online. This information would be helpful to a parent or teacher that is looking to read a book that has a corresponding activity.
What tips do you have for those looking to write book reviews on children’s books? Please share your tips below in the comment section!
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