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Because You're Lucky

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Irene Small has written a host of children's stories on various topics. In BECAUSE YOU'RE LUCKY, she introduces us to Kevin who has come to stay with his cousin's family empty-handed. His cousin Jonathon gives him a hard time from the very beginning because he doesn't like that he has to share everything with Kevin, so he lashes out at Kevin and questions his mother. She teaches him that families are always there for each other and "lucky" to be able to learn new things about each other.

This is a simple book with nice illustrations, however, I wasn't too sure I liked the title of the book. Children may get the impression that getting their basic needs met is a matter of luck vs the intended message, which I interpreted as Jonathon being lucky because he had Kevin as a cousin and a friend. Additionally, I felt the book left a few areas open that should have been addressed; specifically the relationship Kevin had with his older cousin Dawn.

Irene Small has written a host of children's stories on various topics. In BECAUSE YOU'RE LUCKY, she introduces us to Kevin who has come to stay with his cousin's family empty-handed. His cousin Jonathon gives him a hard time from the very beginning because he doesn't like that he has to share everything with Kevin, so he lashes out at Kevin and questions his mother. She teaches him that families are always there for each other and "lucky" to be able to learn new things about each other.

This is a simple book with nice illustrations, however, I wasn't too sure I liked the title of the book. Children may get the impression that getting their basic needs met is a matter of luck vs the intended message, which I interpreted as Jonathon being lucky because he had Kevin as a cousin and a friend. Additionally, I felt the book left a few areas open that should have been addressed; specifically the relationship Kevin had with his older cousin Dawn.

Reviewed by Tee C. Royal
of The RAWSISTAZ Reviewers

Irene Small has written a host of children's stories on various topics. In BECAUSE YOU'RE LUCKY, she introduces us to Kevin who has come to stay with his cousin's family empty-handed. His cousin Jonathon gives him a hard time from the very beginning because he doesn't like that he has to share everything with Kevin, so he lashes out at Kevin and questions his mother. She teaches him that families are always there for each other and "lucky" to be able to learn new things about each other.

This is a simple book with nice illustrations, however, I wasn't too sure I liked the title of the book. Children may get the impression that getting their basic needs met is a matter of luck vs the intended message, which I interpreted as Jonathon being lucky because he had Kevin as a cousin and a friend. Additionally, I felt the book left a few areas open that should have been addressed; specifically the relationship Kevin had with his older cousin Dawn.

Reviewed by Tee C. Royal
of The RAWSISTAZ Reviewers

Irene Small has written a host of children's stories on various topics. In BECAUSE YOU'RE LUCKY, she introduces us to Kevin who has come to stay with his cousin's family empty-handed. His cousin Jonathon gives him a hard time from the very beginning because he doesn't like that he has to share everything with Kevin, so he lashes out at Kevin and questions his mother. She teaches him that families are always there for each other and "lucky" to be able to learn new things about each other.

This is a simple book with nice illustrations, however, I wasn't too sure I liked the title of the book. Children may get the impression that getting their basic needs met is a matter of luck vs the intended message, which I interpreted as Jonathon being lucky because he had Kevin as a cousin and a friend. Additionally, I felt the book left a few areas open that should have been addressed; specifically the relationship Kevin had with his older cousin Dawn.

Reviewed by Tee C. Royal
of The RAWSISTAZ Reviewers

This book left me with a lot of questions about the main characters,Jonathan and Kevin.Also, the title,"Because You're Lucky," disturbed me. What does luck really have to do with a child having a good home, loving parents, and nice friends?? I enjoy most of the author's books, she is a fine writer. This particular book,did not end or set too well with me.