Children's Book Review: "Bug Goes Through The Maze" by K. M. Groshek

Part of the “Bug’s Adventure Series” written by K. M. Groshek, “Bug Goes Through the Maze” is exactly as advertised. This series and this book are about the adventures of Bug, a yellow Volkswagen. A corn maze and the delights it could hold serve as a back drop for this book. After passing the maze day after day, Bug decides to stop one day and see what it is about. He is welcomed by a pumpkin who tells him to just go on in. Though a little worried about which way to start, he musters his courage and rolls on into the maze.

Soon he meets a pink flower that explains the difference between a maze and a labyrinth. Bug moves on exploring and in so doing meets a lost scarecrow and works the maze. After a while he makes it through and contemplates how it is a good idea to “have confidence and faith in what you decide.” (Page 33)

Trying new things and meeting new people is the theme in this cleverly done children's book. Part of the “Bug’s Adventure Series” aimed at readers age 4-8, the book is very colorful and features large type to help young readers. While some may struggle with the word choices made in some of the rhyme text, the book is a delight to work with and hold their interest. The illustrations by the author are very colorful and are a very nice touch especially for young readers.

Other books in this series which can be read in any order are Bug’s trip To the Store and Bug Meets His Friend. Sure to delight kids and the adults that work with them, these books are definitely good ones to have and are well worthy of your consideration.

Bug Goes Through The Maze

K. M. Groshek

http://kmgroshek.com

Creatively Canny

http://www.creativelycanny.com

2010

ISBN# 978-0-9843521-2-8

Paperback

42 Pages

$13.95

Material supplied by the author in exchange for my objective review.

Kevin R. Tipple © 2011

Children's Book Review: "Bug's Trip To The Store" by K. M. Groshek

First in the “Bug's Adventure Series” is the short book “Bug’s Trip To The Store.” The book, like the series, tells the tale of Bug, a yellow Volkswagen, in his various exploits. In this case, Bug is going to the store and for good reason.

 

Bug has figured out that he feels out-of-sorts and that is because he needs gasoline. It is a long way to get to get gas, so he sets out being sure to obey the traffic lights and road safety rules. Along the way, he focuses on dealing with road obstacles, other traffic, and getting rid of his fear.

Despite the pressure from a semi on the interstate and other issues, Bug conquers all and safely makes it to the store. He gets his much needed gas and makes the return trip home while contemplating how he overcame all obstacles and did not let fear get in his way.

Persistence no matter how scary is the main theme of this charming book. Geared towards readers ages 4-8 it tells the tale nicely through the form of rhymes and lots of imagery featuring bright colors and details in a cartoonish format that kids will relate well to regardless of their reading ability. While some beginning readers may struggle with the word choices at times, the book is cheerful and colorful and should hold their interest while providing a nice core message that can be reinforced by adults in their lives. Unlike many children’s books that come out these days, there is nothing in this book that can be taken one way by kids and another by adults.

Simply a delight, this book and the three book series (includes Bug Meets His Friend and Bug Goes Through The Maze) just make reading fun no matter what the age of the reader.

Bug’s Trip To The Store

K. M. Groshek

http://kmgroshek.com

Creatively Canny

http://www.creativelycanny.com

2010

ISBN# 978-0-9843521-3-5

Paperback

34 Pages

$13.95

Paperback version supplied by the author in exchange for my objective review.

Kevin R. Tipple © 2011