Phoebe PhobiCat Versus Broccoli by Brianna Brown is sure to lure in parents looking for something, anything to help them with their child’s phobia of trying something new. One in a collection of children’s picture books, Phoebe PhobiCat Versus Broccoli is sure to delight readers and have them looking forward to what phobia Phoebe must overcome next.
Phoebe PhobiCat Versus Broccoli immediately grabs readers attention with the big bold type of the title of this story. Phoebe PhobiCat is in big white letters with artfully placed stripes to depict the adorable kitten this book will be focusing on. Underneath that are the words “versus” and “broccoli” with “broccoli” having little green florets sprouting up in various places.
Underneath these letters is an adorable depiction of Phoebe PhobiCat herself appearing to curiously inspect a piece of broccoli. This depiction definitely makes you wonder…can Phoebe get over her fears of broccoli and give it a chance?
Before readers get into Phoebe PhobiCat Versus Broccoli author Brown starts the story off on an educational note. It is important for her to give readers of all ages a definition to go with this story. The word being defined is – neophobia: a tendency to dislike anything new; fear of novelty.
The purpose of this definition is to give readers a foundation to build on. You can’t truly address a subject if you’re not familiar with it. This will give minds, young and old, something to chew on (metaphorically speaking) and help them develop a better understanding of this particular phobia.
As Phoebe PhobiCat Versus Broccoli unfolds the story is written in a simplistic and easy-to-understand manner. The words are appropriate for small children of the age range (ages 3-7) that author Brown is specifically looking at.
After each page in this story is a beautifully drawn illustration that depicts the exact scene that was just written out. Young children will enjoy the bright colors, and the flow of the storyline as author Brown leads young Phoebe into the kitchen for dinner where she will learn something new.
Readers will be entertained by how author Brown writes the word “broccoli” when what’s for dinner is announced. This makes it easier to imagine young Phoebe’s reaction to something that she immediately deems as scary due to its unfamiliarity. Of course, the following image of Phoebe is both humorous and adorable.
As Phoebe PhobiCat Versus Broccoli continues author Brown makes a point of having her young character explain why she dislikes broccoli so much. This is an interesting element, because of instead of simply saying “It’s not that bad just try it” this encourages understanding between the parent and the child. This aspect of the story is insightful, informative, and sure to be a truly helpful aspect for those struggling with picky eaters.
The game that author Brown utilizes with Phoebe PhobiCat can easily be used with young children as well to help them better understand why they feel a particular way about this specific food. While broccoli is the particular focus of this story, the same game can be used for other foods as well.
Parents are sure to delight in how easy and engaging this story is to read, while also helping to take steps to overcome a phobia of a specific food. Children will delight in the adorable, colorful, and engaging pictures that detail little Phoebe’s journey of overcoming this particular food phobia.
Phoebe PhobiCat Versus Broccoli draws to a conclusion with a positive resolution concerning the broccoli but is sure to leave readers both surprised and laughing when they see what Phoebe must overcome next.
Phoebe PhobiCat Versus Broccoli is an engaging and delightful picture book for young readers that is sure to give them the courage and inspiration to overcome their phobia of the vegetable broccoli. Well, it will hopefully encourage them to be brave like Phoebe and at least give it a try. LOL!
At the end of this book, author Brown includes some insightful and informative information for parents and guardians concerning phobias. This information will help them become better informed about this and the symptoms that come with it. All of this will help adults better understand their children and the ways to best assist them when needed.
Phoebe PhobiCat Versus Broccoli is a delightful story that can be read by all who enjoy fun stories with adorable kittens, or if they happen to have a child who is more than a little particular about their vegetables.
Pros:
- Easy to Understand
- Simplistically written
- Adorable illustrations
- Educational and informative
- Engaging
Cons:
- None of merit
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