Review - "overcome stresses"
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When I read this book, it brought me back to the days when I worked with autistic children and we used social stories to help teach them social skills. Rosador and the Dark Forest is very similar to social stories in that it attempts to be bibliotherapy for children coming through some tough issues.
This book really works its magic through the characters of Rosador, Orion and Fumblekins. Young readers are able to see these characters go through some tough times, but in way enabling them to see ways in which to understand, cope and overcome stresses in their own life. The author did an excellent job of using the characters in the story to examine issues such as death, rejection, bullying, insecurities, abandonment and more. I think the author's background as a counselor really works well in helping to portray some pretty difficult issues, while at the same time, keeping it written to fit the understanding of a young reader.
I like how the book is broken down into sections so as not to possibly overwhelm any young reader or listener. The conclusions of each chapter are a nice touch as well as they end with very positive messages for children to fall asleep to. Mark Turner does excellent work with gentle illustrations which beautifully add to the story. The book also comes with two CDs. Although my daughter isn't old enough to be able to sit through a reading, I did play the accompanying CDs for her in the car and while we were home. This was great to have in the car! My daughter often repeated words she recognized or made comments at the sound effects in the story. The reader had an excellent voice and I think the fact the reader was British actually made it even more enjoyable for us. It reminded me of one of our favorites, Mrs. P and her Magical Library. I actually enjoyed the CDs more and could picture a parent and their child cuddling up at bedtime to enjoy listening to the story together.
"overcome stresses"
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Review 2 - "great book for teachers"Ellis (reviews and life)Posted
"Children who are going through the same issues as the characters will draw great solace from these stories. They avoid being overbearing, telling children what they should do, and instead offer gentle encouragement and comfort from characters who are really just like they are. This is not adults telling children how to feel, it's more like other children offering gentle advice after going through it themselves." "great book for teachers"
Review 4 - "overcome those negative thoughts"Finding Our Way HomePosted
Rosador and the Dark Forest starts out by introducing us to Rosador the elf, and her friend Elf friend Orion. While Rosador worries a lot about others, Orion has his own "dark fairy" or negative thoughts because of bad things that have happened in his life. They look for guidance over their feelings from each other and others, like the trees. Through this adventurous and magical story the characters find that they can deal with their feelings appropriately. They also learn that there is typically a reason why someone is acting badly. That everyone at one time or another has a "dark fairy" that is weighing them down. Sometimes they need more guidance than others to overcome those negative thoughts so that they do not turn into negative actions. This story is a good way to introduce children to those concepts of negative feeling and actions, as "overcome those negative thoughts" |
Review 3 - "settle to sleep"Chrissy's World of BooksPosted
I received the special narrated edition with 2 Cd's and we read the story plus we also did the book with the Cd's playing so my daughter got a double dose of the story. My daughter was just a little younger then the age recommendation of 5 - 11 years but she really enjoyed me reading to her and even hearing the Cd's read to her at night. "settle to sleep" Review 5 - "positive thoughts and ensuring words"Mom's Tree HousePosted
This book is a collection of common themes that enable children to understand, cope and overcome stresses of life. Through the characters of Orion is an elf who has lost his younger brother and Rosador is his best friend, who helps him through this difficult time. Yet, with each other, they cope with their emotions and feelings to accept what has happened. Later, you get to meet some of their friends, like Fumblekins, the Fulture, who blames himself for his mother’s and father’s separation. Rosador and Orion help Fumblekins to see that it his not his fault and that he is perfect just the way he is. Each chapter of the story is a lesson in life with heartfelt messages. At the end of each chapter, there are loving and soothing words allowing children to fall asleep with positive thoughts and ensuring words. The pictures in the book, illustrated by Mark Turner, are beautifully depicted enhancing the story. The book also comes with two CD’s in where the book is narrated in a soothing voice. Knight Night is really a delightful book and I recommend it every parent but more so, to any parent that may have a child going through some difficult, emotional hardships. "positive thoughts and ensuring words" |


