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Like kindergartners around the world around, Becky loves to borrow. Now her room is so filled with other childrens things that she cant remember what belongs to whom. This independent kindergartner comes up with the perfect solution in this brightly illustrated, friendly, read aloud picture book. Age Group - 3 - 8 Years
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School Library Journal Review
PreS-Gr 1-Becky borrows with abandon from her kindergarten classmates and not only forgets to return the items, but also forgets to whom they belong. After a bad dream in which her friends come to collect their things en masse, the child sets up a redistribution center and all ends well. This story conveys a typical childhood dilemma in simple prose accompanied by charming illustrations done in bright pastel watercolors and pencil. They share the off-perspective of a child's drawing and are scattered with homey clutter and recognizable toys. A few pages have awkward text placement and, in a couple of instances, the rhythm and repetition of language falter. While some friends have names that are alliterative with their borrowed item-a tiger from Timmy, a clown from Claudia-others do not. Ethan lends a pair of skates, for example, and Barbara shares a "construction kit" that looks like a box of blocks. Readers can overlook these weaknesses though. Just the right length for storytime sharing, Becky has enough sweet appeal for self-selected reading, too.-Lisa Egly Lehmuller, St. Patrick's Catholic School, Charlotte, NC (c) Copyright 2010. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.
Kirkus Review
Who doesn't like toys? Becky really likes them--not only her own, but those of all her kindergarten classmates too. Eventually she realizes that, despite her best intentions of returning everything, she's forgotten who lent what. This sparks both an uncomfortable dream about finding everyone at her doorstep with hands out and an inventive way of reuniting the toys with their original owners. Becky's total lack of possessiveness gives the episode an air of unreality but also makes for a nonconfrontational way of bringing up the subject with children who might be hazy on the difference between "yours" and "mine." Henn reflects this relaxed approach with pleasant scenes of a smiling Becky surrounded by also-smiling stuffed animals and other goods--plus other children who, even in the dream, look more puzzled than angry. (Picture book. 5-7) Copyright ©Kirkus Reviews, used with permission.
Booklist Review
Becky loves kindergarten and borrowing and playing with the fun things friends bring, skates, balloons, to games. When her dad notes her abundant borrowing, she says she returns things Right away though not lately, since she can't remember what's whose anymore, worries amplified by that night's upsetting dream of kids wanting their things back. Her solution: bring everything to school and set up a sale-style table, with her as proprietor, doling item out following each kids' request. Soon everything's returned, save one stuffed bear a classmate drolly asks to borrow. Cartoonish watercolor art's colorful and detailed, with playful touches, featuring familiar objects and home and school settings. Becky's actions are not portrayed as selfish or malicious, more oblivious, while her parents, somewhat neutrally, don't condemn or condone, nor offer solutions or advice, leaving that to Becky to figure out. Though a slight book, provides an overall positive, kid-friendly vehicle to raise the topic and may jumpstart adult-child discussions on issues and responsibilities of both borrowing and lending personal items.--Rosenfeld, Shelle Copyright 2008 Booklist