Kid Review – Nasty Names are Hurtful – picture book
LeCouteur, Rick. Nasty Names are Hurtful: An Australian white ibis responds to name-calling in the city. 2024.
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Summary
In “Nasty Names Are Hurtful: An Australian White Ibis Responds to Name-Calling in the City,” meet Penny, an Australian white ibis navigating city life after human-induced changes disrupt her natural wetland habitat. Despite her graceful nature, Penny faces relentless mockery and name-calling from fellow birds who label her “bin chicken” and “picnic pirate” due to her scavenging behavior in urban settings. Enduring this hurtful ridicule, Penny conceals her emotions while reflecting on the circumstances that forced her family into the cityscape, yearning for their lost wetland home.
A poignant narrative that sheds light on the repercussions of human intervention on wildlife and underscores the value of empathy and acceptance. Through Penny’s resilient journey, young readers learn valuable lessons on embracing differences and the far-reaching impact of thoughtless behavior. “Nasty Names Are Hurtful” serves as a compelling exploration of resilience and compassion, resonating with readers of all ages.
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My Kid Review
It doesn’t matter where you live; name-calling does hurt. One of the things I liked about Nasty Names are Hurtful is the exposure author Rick LeCouteur gives to both birds of Australia and some differences between Australian English and American English. Children will learn Australian culture, Australian birds, and how to handle being called nasty names.
LeCouteur illustrated the book with modified photographs. They will help non-Australians visualize the parts of the books unfamiliar to them.
Nasty Names are Hurtful is appropriate for the picture book section of a K-12 Christian school library. Young elementary children and possibly preschoolers will enjoy the book.
I received a complimentary copy of Nasty Names are Hurtful. This is my honest review.
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