SOPHIE, WHAT DID YOU SAY?- Children Literature Review

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GENRE: CHILDREN'S LITERATURE (WAKINI KURIA FIRST RUNNER UP)
TITLE: SOPHIE, WHAT DID YOU SAY?
WRITER: BLESSING TARFA, NIGERIA
REVIEWER: THUTO VANESSA SEABE, BOTSWANA

Sophie, what did you say? As the title suggests is an interactive read for children, it centers on teaching them manners, how to carry themselves, how to interact with adults as well as boundaries and discipline.

Sophie is a bright and intelligent child who just needs to be taught some things as she grows, her parents are patient with her which is how children should be taught. By repetitively teaching her what and how to ask for things she wants and also show thanks, Sophie soon catches on and assumes the behavior taught to her by her parents, this speaks to the influence that parents have in molding their children and ultimately the people they send out into the world. Sophie's teachings from home are shown when she visits her friends for a sleepover and is able to carry herself well.

The author has managed to not only teach children a few lessons in the story but has also taught parents how to interact with their children and be a positive influence.