This book is dear to my heart as it deals with a handicap. Growing up I was subjected to a lot of teasing due to a hearing disability. The kids at school called me STONEWALL. Bullying is an issue yes, but it also gave me strength.
"Shredder Ate My Tail" This is a story about a sad little fish that is teased and tormented for having a handicapped tail. Along with his two friends, a hip little electric eel and a delightful little mermaid, set out to find the jolly old octopus, who happens to be very handy; full of ideas and rumor has it can fix anything. So why not the little fish, Bubbles, tail. But just when things are looking up, a meaner than mean shark, Shredder, goes on the prowl. Hardy…har…har I’m meaner than mean, I’ve swallowed men whole and spit out their bones, I’ve decorated me home with all those bones. Hardy…har…har.
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Professional Reviews
Shredder Ate My Tail
Reviewed By Michelle Stanley for Readers' Favorite
Bubbles is a sad little fish because he has a disfigured tail. The other sea creatures tease Bubbles about this as it prevents him from swimming fast and playing games. Pickles, an electric eel and Bubbles' best friend, and Kama the mermaid go to see Professor Opus. He is a smart octopus who helps others. Professor Opus takes them to the junkyard where humans dump their junk. They search the trash, hoping to find something that can be substituted for a tail. Shredder appears, determined to finish eating Bubbles, and even sings about it. When the others try to stop him, he chases them, too. Jacqueline Pansy is the author of this charming children's book. Shredder Ate My Tail is a book that is sure to delight young kids. This short story is a lively read with wonderful characters and an exciting plot. Jacqueline Pansy wrote great descriptions of this shark and the scary adventure that Bubbles and his friends experienced. She built up the fear that Shredder put into the sea creatures with his terrifying dialogue and song. The colorful illustrations, also sketched by Jacqueline Pansy, nicely matched the story. It has a good lesson and moral about being kind to others. Bubbles and his adorable friends will be loved by children. I found the story creative and know the author will gain a following of avid young readers.
Children love to sink their teeth into sweet and delicious fruit. This story and teaching will have them sinking their hearts into the Fruit of the Spirit.
