Lou and his Mane by Emma Ugarelli
Lou and his Mane
by Emma Ugarelli
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My Ratings 4.4/5
Synopsis
Lou and his Mane is a delightful picture book about friendship, facing fears, problem solving, and getting along with siblings.
Lou is a brave young Lion who loves his mane. Everyone knows he is proud of it, but Lou has a secret. He is terribly afraid of going "bald". One morning, he wakes up to find his worst nightmare has come true: His mane is gone! Lou looks everywhere for his mane, but cannot find it. He decides to ask his friends to help. Giraffe, Snake, Monkey, and Crocodile work together to help Lou as he searches throughout the jungle for his mane. Finally, he spots something peculiar in the distance, slowly moving towards him. What could it be?
Join Lou and his friends as they solve the mystery of the missing mane.
My Thoughts
When fears persist, the anxious feelings can begin to impact upon a child’s sense of well being and their self-belief that they are indeed able to cope in a situation where they feel afraid. As parents we can help by recognising the signs that our child feels anxious, by being available to listen and understand that the fear is very real to our child. We can provide gentle support without catering to the fear and help them to learn a range of calm down, coping strategies. We can read stories. Books about fears that help our children to feel less alone when they are scared or afraid. This book talk about fear in a more general sense.
The book can open up conversation about friendship , getting along , fears and how to face them. Because the text is simple dialogue, and the art is fun and cartoony, the book works well for the very young. Teachers will appreciate these books because they are great for use as beginning readers. Unlike some of the dry, boring beginning readers in classrooms, the books in this series use just the right number of words that will allow kids to read without getting incredibly frustrated. I’d recommend this book to both teachers and parents! I am happy to have this book for when my own son begins to learn to read.
This book presents feelings in a way that young children can relate to. The books open the door to lots of great dialogue possibilities. It’s a truly enjoyable read that any preschool or kindergarten library should have!
Highly Recommended!
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