Review of NICO

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Great review! The book looks so cute. I'm going to read it to my grandsons. The illustrations are impressive.
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"NICO" by Marlene Rattigan truly provides value and entertainment. Caring for pets is a good way to learn selflessness. Congrats on BOTD. Nice review.
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Thank you for your thoughtful review! It's wonderful to hear how much you enjoyed "NICO" by Marlene Rattigan. The emphasis on both entertainment and education in children's literature is so important, and it sounds like this book achieves that beautifully. Your insights on the value of teaching children about pet care and animal breeds are particularly appreciated. A five-star rating is well-deserved!
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There was nothing to hate about the book. On the contrary, you can engage with your child and discuss the information and values mentioned in the book. Teaching children to take care of their pets and look after them is important. Also, it was a nice gesture to provide the necessary information about this bird's breed at the end of the book. This can also lead to a greater interest from the child in learning more about different animal breeds and behaviors.
-Teaching a child about pets and then letting him/her take care of them is an asset to them(children/pets), especially when they (children) grow up and want to protect them (the animals) to nurture nature and protect it. Thank you for writing such a wonderful review.
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Any book that teaches children values is a vital asset to any library. Thank you for your informative review.
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This review makes "NICO" by Marlene Rattigan sound delightful and enriching for children. The story of Nico's adventures and the colorful illustrations seem perfect for keeping kids engaged. I'm particularly interested in how the book teaches valuable lessons about pet care. Definitely adding this to our reading list!
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Congrats on BOTD!
"NICO, written by Marlene Rattigan, seems like a fun and instructive book for kids to read! Ideal for summer reading, this novel will captivate young readers with Nico's escapades. A book that teaches important lessons about pet care while also entertaining is a wonderful find.
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Today's BOTD is a children's book that teaches the importance of taking care of and loving your pets. Complete with illustrations, readers will love getting to know Nico, the family's pet bird. The engaging stroyline and vivid scenes are funny and even a bit suspenseful. I love seeing a children's book about pets because the lessons learned last a lifetime! Thank you so much for the awesome reaview! :-)
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Loneliness is not a good thing, especially for a creature line NICO who is used to having company. I hope he doesn't sink into depression.
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Based on your detailed review, this book seems worthwhile. I've decided to give it a try, and I'm sure my 5-year-old and I will enjoy it together. Thank you!
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Post by Upasana Vidish Purohit »

"NICO" by Marlene Rattigan seems very interesting childern book with beautiful illustration and story. Nico the bird's story is both captivating and educational, imparting the valuable lesson of caring for pets to young ones.
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Wonderful review, I would love to read aloud it to my Sunday school kids,so helpful and interesting
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Hager Salem wrote: 31 Dec 2023, 15:29 [Following is an official OnlineBookClub.org review of "NICO" by Marlene Rattigan.]
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Nico was a bird that lived with a loving family. Nico liked to amuse Kim, the little girl in the family, and her friends by doing tricks on them. He could also sing, dance, and talk all the time. On the summer vacation, Kim and her mom spent a lot of time away from the house, which led to Nico spending a lot of time alone. Nico wasn't used to that, so he became sad and lonely. What will happen to Nico? And how will the family react to his status? You can find out when you grab NICO by Marlene Rattigan.

The book is lovely. It provides a good experience. The illustrations are colorful and full of life. The story is interesting and can keep the child engaged. More than that, the book is educational and adds value. What can be better than a children's book that provides value with entertainment?

There was nothing to hate about the book. On the contrary, you can engage with your child and discuss the information and values mentioned in the book. Teaching children to take care of their pets and look after them is important. Also, it was a nice gesture to provide the necessary information about this bird's breed at the end of the book. This can also lead to a greater interest from the child in learning more about different animal breeds and behaviors.

The book is beautiful. It was exceptionally well-edited. I didn't come across any errors or mistakes. It has what we can ask from a children's book. Therefore, I rate NICO by Marlene Rattigan Five out of five stars.

The book is a good choice for children who can read. It's also a nice choice for parents who like to read to their children and want to share with them a good bedtime story.

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Seems like a pretty fun story about a funny birdie. Kids will enjoy the colours and the bird as the main character. Parents will enjoy the book's educational value. This is a book I am eager to give to my cousin as a gift, as he likes cute critters. Congratulations on winning Book Of The Day!
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It sounds like a wonderful children's book that will educate them about about feelings of loneliness and how to care of their pets and prevent it. Thank you for your review.
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Post by Isaac Ozo-okafor »

This book has quite an engaging storyline, that is good for your child's education and mental development, and at the same capable of entertainment.
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