This delightful little tale follows a traditional format which has always been loved by children. When Ariel visits the park, his scooter becomes stuck and none of the animals he asks is available to help him as they are all busy. Fortunately his friends Noel and Sam are able to do so and the three have fun together alongside the animals.
I was immediately struck by the unique art work. I found it not only attractive but quite enticing as I never knew what I was going to see next. I especially liked the illustrations of a variety of characters on different scooters at the beginning and end of the book, the changing font styles and spotting the little animals who were making their sounds.
Although it is a simple storyline, there are elements such as the fact that the animals Ariel encounters are not those that would be found in parks, adds to its enjoyment and success.
The story ends with the positive reminder that friends are always there to help us.
Val Rowe, A LoveReading4Kids Ambassador
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A lovely story with actually a great meaning with friends supporting each other.
A lovely story with actually a great meaning with friends supporting each other.... Read Full Review
My Scooter Got Stuck is a delightful children's picture book for three to eight year olds.
My Scooter Got Stuck is a delightful children's picture book for three to eight year olds written by Arba Spak. It's illustrated by the Different Folks Co. and follows the well-loved traditional format of 'The Little Red Hen' and many other stories, in which little Ariel asks various people to help him pull his scooter out of the mud. Dog, horse, lion, panda and giraffe are all too busy but at last friends Noel and Sam arrive on their scooters and help get Ariel back on the move. Adults will love reading this rhyming story aloud to younger children, as it provides so much to talk about. The pictures are colourful and encourage the naming and describing of animals and people. With older children it could spark discussion about London landmarks, what it means to be a friend and even gender issues.... Read Full Review
A bright and colourful story which is ideal for very young children.
A bright and colourful story which is ideal for very young children. The story action will encourage children to recognise the same words repeated on each page. It's a very simple tale of being a helpful friend when you're in difficulties. I found the illustrations a bit confusing, I thought Ariel was a girl when I saw the first picture, so not sure if this is a non- gender theme. Likewise for the other two characters.... Read Full Review
