Author: Kristi Shimada
Illustrator: Eko Setiawan
Publisher: Dreampath Publishing
Released: April 1, 2023
Format: Paperback, Kindle
ISBN: 979-8986775456
Reviewer: Ellwyn Autumn
Rating: 3 Lemon Drops
Three adorable owlets learn the importance of listening and trust!
I received a complimentary copy of the book from the author and agreed to give an honest review.
Review:
Book Summary:
Pistachio, along with his siblings Macadamia and Cashew, resides in Echo Valley with their parents. A valuable lesson about following directions and honesty is learned by the three siblings when Pistachio gets into trouble away from home.
Opinion:
Pistachio the Owl is a delightful tale about three cute owls who love playing games and exploring their woodland home. They are too young to fly, so they walk to get around.
One morning, the three of them went for a stroll along the beach. Pistachio spotted Laraby flying high above in the sky. Pistachio, eager to learn to fly from Laraby, stumbled on a rock and plunged into the ocean.
Laraby was fortunate enough to witness the young owl’s struggle and rescue him from drowning. After Pistachio recovers, the three siblings go back home and confess the truth to their parents regarding the earlier events.
The young owls are praised by their parents for being honest.
Kristi Shimada’s story is adorable and teaches valuable life lessons such as the importance of listening to your parents and being honest to establish trust in a relationship.
Pistachio the Owl’s cute rhyming scheme familiarizes young readers with the rhythmic nature of words when written in a particular manner. Teachers can emphasize rhyming words in a classroom and create a list of words that sound alike. Similarly, parents can do something alike at home. Instead of writing it down, they can just speak the words and listen to how they sound.
Additionally, I appreciated the Burrowing Owl facts and the various features at the end of the book, such as the coloring page and the maze.
Bright colors and a touch of charm fill Setiawan’s illustrations, bringing warmth to your heart.
I give it 3 Lemon Drops!
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Classroom Connection:
Pistachio the Owl would work well with a classroom theme on owls and families. Teachers can also incorporate the book with a lesson on rhyming.
Age Range: While the author suggests 5-7 years, it is also appropriate for read-alouds in preschool and pre-k settings.
Targeted Vocabulary:
Nestled, reminded, owlets, burrowing, explore, flailing, swooped, frown, comforted, adventure, dangerous, trust, honest
Resources:
Kristi Shimada is an award-winning children's book author. She wrote and illustrated her first unpublished book, The Little Shoe Shop, when she was eight. As a child, she loved the story of Cinderella because she saw the inner beauty, kindness, and strength in Cinderella, and she loved books with happily-ever-after endings.
About the Illustrator:
Eko Setiawan graduated from Maland State University with a degree in Graphic Design. He is an illustrator, book cover designer, and graphic artist. Check out his portfolio on Instagram: kyoze1987.
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