Overall rating and opinion of "Toni the Superhero" by R.D. Base

KitabuKizuri · Post by **KitabuKizuri** » 01 Jul 2018, 23:45

I rated the book 4 out of 4 stars for its usefulness in instilling good values in a growing child.

Mary Garrison · Post by **Mary Garrison** » 02 Jul 2018, 00:52

I rated the book 4 out of four stars, because of all the learning possibilities, the vivid illustrations and the lack of flaws. Overall I thought this was a great resource for children learning to read, as well as inspiring children to eat healthy, exercise, help out and so much more. Congratulations on being the book of the month.

Ashiyya Tariq · Post by **Ashiyya Tariq** » 02 Jul 2018, 13:35

The most appealing element for me are Toni's healthy hobbies. Outdoor games are loosing their charm in a new generation. But we see Toni actively involved in outdoor activities. So Toni is really a role model for kids. I have rated this book 4 out of 4 stars.

chelhack · Post by **chelhack** » 03 Jul 2018, 02:31

My overall opinion of Tone the Superhero is that it is a great book with the utmost quality. This is a book I would love my daughter as well as my niece and nephew to read. I think it begins teaching children good skill set and value

MsTri · Post by **MsTri** » 03 Jul 2018, 18:04

This is just a personal nitpick, Toni with an "i" is a female Toni, Tony with a "y" is a male Toni. I don't really understand that.

I'm SO glad that I'm not the only one who felt that way. I even mentioned it in my review.

melissy370 · Post by **melissy370** » 03 Jul 2018, 19:20

I loved it. So many kids can relate to Toni because he is shown doing everyday tasks. Young ones can be superheroes too just by helping their mothers sweep the floors. I gave it 4 out of 4 stars in my review.

Charlaigne · Post by **Charlaigne** » 03 Jul 2018, 21:49

I gave it 3 out of 4. To me, 4 out of 4 is reserved for only the best. This book was fine and had a couple of things going for it but I wouldn't call it the best.

What I liked was the concept of the everyday superhero and a non-white superhero to boot. That makes the book stand out. I think it would be fun for small children to look at the superhero and say that they can do it too.

What I didn't like were the illustrations. Loved the use of colour. Loved the detail (healthy foods etc) but the style was really meh. As a previous poster said, it looks like Microsoft clip art. I thought it looked like it was done in a hurry.

I would not expect much plot or characterisation from a book like this, but I did like the concept of teaching kids it's a good thing to help out. I think the book is useful in that regard.

P Reefer · Post by **P Reefer** » 04 Jul 2018, 19:08

Helen_Combe wrote: ↑01 Jul 2018, 03:48 I rated this book 4 stars. I love the illustrations, they were colourful and energetic and I like the detail of the depth measurement on the swimming pool. I thought the repetitive nature of the prose would appeal to very young children who can say the first part of the line with confidence and then only have to struggle with the second part. Matching his healthy lifestyle with a superman image was a very good idea. There was nothing about this book that I didn’t like.

I quite agree, Toni is a loveable little guy. I thought the book was a bit too short and since he was called a superhero he should be given some superhero qualities.

Elizabeth Pass · Post by **Elizabeth Pass** » 05 Jul 2018, 07:18

I would have liked to have seen more in this book. The back cover talks about Toni being a superhero that likes to help when he's not doing superhero stuff, but that's never explained in the book. We're told he's a superhero and then we talk about what normal things he likes to do. I would have also liked to see sentences start with something other than, "Toni likes to..." Maybe "loves" or "doesn't like" could have been mixed in. I did enjoy the illustrations though.

Carly-maricque · Post by **Carly-maricque** » 05 Jul 2018, 09:41

There's nothing I didn't like about this children's book! What I liked the most is that it showed Toni doing ordinary things that all children can relate to and it encourages good values (helping around house, reading, healthy eating, etc.). I am a kindergarten teacher and I will definitely be ordering multiple copies of this book for my classroom! This is a perfect book for beginner readers because of the simple repetitive sentences and good picture clues.

kfwilson6 · Post by **kfwilson6** » 05 Jul 2018, 10:08

I don't have children to test this on so it's great when someone comes back and says how their kids, nieces, nephews, or students felt about a children's book being reviewed. It gives true insight that none of us can really provide from our adult perspective.

Britty01 · Post by **Britty01** » 05 Jul 2018, 10:18

kfwilson6 wrote: ↑01 Jul 2018, 20:23
I also think the age group targeted is probably 2-4 year olds, those whose parents are starting to teach them to read. However, the chores that Toni does are not things kids of that age would do. They would do things like pick up their toys. Dusting? I doubt it.

I like the lessons that Base is going for though. I think the idea of using a superhero as a role model for good behaviors parents would like their kids to follow is wonderful.

Children picking up their toys between 2 - 4 is definitely something they should be learning to do. If they do not at least start to learn at that age, when will they? I was a nanny to one 2 1/2 year old and she was pretty good at putting away her toys. She would smile when I said what a good job she did.

Some children even at young ages like to copy mom, or Dad doing small household chores, so why not let them feel they are being helpful. True, they may not make a success of it at first and it can be a little extra work for the parent, but it is a good learning experience as well as a first step towards the growth of a well-developed and responsible person.

kfwilson6 · Post by **kfwilson6** » 05 Jul 2018, 10:54

Britty01 wrote: ↑05 Jul 2018, 10:18
kfwilson6 wrote: ↑01 Jul 2018, 20:23
I also think the age group targeted is probably 2-4 year olds, those whose parents are starting to teach them to read. However, the chores that Toni does are not things kids of that age would do. They would do things like pick up their toys. Dusting? I doubt it.

I like the lessons that Base is going for though. I think the idea of using a superhero as a role model for good behaviors parents would like their kids to follow is wonderful.
Children picking up their toys between 2 - 4 is definitely something they should be learning to do. If they do not at least start to learn at that age, when will they? I was a nanny to one 2 1/2 year old and she was pretty good at putting away her toys. She would smile when I said what a good job she did.

Some children even at young ages like to copy mom, or Dad doing small household chores, so why not let them feel they are being helpful. True, they may not make a success of it at first and it can be a little extra work for the parent, but it is a good learning experience as well as a first step towards the growth of a well-developed and responsible person.

Absolutely! I started to write in my review that it was a little pre-mature to teach children that they should participate in chores, but I ended up removing it because I thought the lesson was still worthwhile. Even if they move on from this simplistic book, if they have those toy cleaning supplies, they may continue to play with them, especially if Mom and Dad give positive feedback about how helpful they are being. Children do so many things to emulate their parents. Parents need to watch what they say and do so their children will emulate the right behaviors. That includes attitude too! I always tell my husband that when we have kids we should always act like fruits are dessert so they will think the natural sugared fruits are the treat rather than cookies, candy, cake, etc.

Post by **Kibet Hillary** » 06 Jul 2018, 02:54

For me, I would give this book a perfect rating, 4 out of 4 stars. I like the fact that the author uses everyday activities to bring out the aspect of Toni being a superhero. The use of several activities in the book rather than developing a plot that is centred on one activity is also important as it enables the kids to get familiar with these activities.

Post by **Kibet Hillary** » 06 Jul 2018, 02:57

Carly-maricque wrote: ↑05 Jul 2018, 09:41 There's nothing I didn't like about this children's book! What I liked the most is that it showed Toni doing ordinary things that all children can relate to and it encourages good values (helping around house, reading, healthy eating, etc.). I am a kindergarten teacher and I will definitely be ordering multiple copies of this book for my classroom! This is a perfect book for beginner readers because of the simple repetitive sentences and good picture clues.

This is wonderful. The comment is backed up with some evidence. I also do support the idea that the book will encourage children to develop some values. They may not be able to do all of these things now but them knowing that they can do them is equally important.