The Children’s Spot
A snapshot review of a book related to the Non-fiction Feature
Also in Bulletin #52:
The Non-fiction Feature: Nudge by Richard Thaler and Cass Sunstein
The Product Spot: stickK
The Pithy Take
You begin on the first page, shaken awake by your panicked mother, who asks you to take a basket to Grandma’s. From there, your path divulges–you choose between two plot options, and then choose, choose, and choose again, weaving your way through this cleverly thought-out fairy tale mash-up.
To the extent that Nudge teaches us that even the smallest (unconscious) choices can have massive effects, Endlessly Ever After is a fun way for kids to explore the impact of their choices and where it can lead them in this beautifully illustrated book.
(And you soon realize that feedback is very important in this type of decision-making!) Will you meet a witch, or hang out with the dwarves, or approach the wolf, or fight the evil queen? Only your choices can tell!
What next, Rosie? That sounds like fun! Are you going to go with him?
– To head along with your new furry friend, turn to page 47.
– To avoid the wolfish invitation and head on to Grandma’s, turn to page 28.
Endlessly Ever After: Pick Your Path to Countless Fairy Tale Endings!
Author: Laurel Snyder & Dan Santat
Publisher: Chronicle Books
92 pages | 2022
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