On first glance this seems to be a short book with a very simple storyline but upon reading and reflection it offers much more.
Illustrated in bright and bold colours, the story focuses upon a young boy called Eddie and his dog, Kenny. Eddie thinks about animals and their special qualities, envisaging what it would be like if he himself had those physical attributes. He transforms himself into a wondrous creature consisting of a variety of animal body parts and succeeds in avoiding dangerous situations by calling upon one of the animal traits. After his adventures, he finally decides that he would actually rather be himself.
This would be the perfect story for a teacher to read to a class when celebrating the uniqueness of one's own individuality. Its fantasy element would appeal to young children, yet its underlying theme enables the opportunity to encourage self-worth and confidence.
Val Rowe, A LoveReading4Kids Ambassador
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A fun idea, gently and humorously told, that children will love and take to heart.
'Eddie, the World's Greatest Creature' written by Kayleigh Mackie and charmingly and colourfully illustrated by Fx and Color Studio is a delightful rhyming picture book for children aged two to seven with a serious life message. In it, Eddie tells his dog, Kenny, that he would like to combine the best features from the animal world, such as a dolphin's tail and an eagle's wings, to make himself into the greatest creature on earth.
However, when he imagines how this combination would work out in practice he soon realises that every creature is made the way it is to fit it's own specific circumstances.... Read Full Review
