Sofia Valdez and the Vanishing Vote

LoveReading4Kids Says

What a great little book and a wonderful way of explaining democracy and the intricacies of the voting system: Perfectly timed for the American Presidential Elections. 

What was so clever was Valdez’s ability to explain whilst still maintaining an interesting and fun children’s story. There were also other messages running through the story, such as loyalty to one’s friends and peer rivalry within a classroom. I also liked learning about Mexican cookery with the odd baking tip thrown in for good measure!

Managing to explain the freedom of information, fake news and what a boycott is to such young children is quite a feat. I think her quote, ‘never a perfect candidate in an election. How could there be? People aren’t perfect’ was particularly poignant. 

I think my favourite message however was ‘read, question, think’ – a message for life for all of us.

A clever informative book with some great illustrations by David Roberts.

Reviewed by Rosie Watch
Rosie Watch has taken her childhood passion for literature from classrooms in Cusco to Chelsea.
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About Sofia Valdez and the Vanishing Vote

Miss Lila Greer announces it's time for Grade Two to get a class pet, and she wants the kids to participate in choosing which one. After all, they will all have to share the responsibility of caring for it. The class narrows it down to two options: Team Turtle and Team Bird.

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