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Reviewed by Amy Raines for Readers' Favorite
In Let's Talk! Going to the Zoo by Lisa Jacovsky, Harper has a best friend named Emma, an autistic little girl who can read, write, and understand others but can’t talk. Harper's and Emma’s fathers promise to take them to the zoo. On the day of their visit, they meet a group of kids who pick on Emma and the way she learns while interacting with the new environment. How will Emma and Harper respond to the cruel behavior of the other kids? How will their fathers handle the potentially stressful situation? Will the situation spiral out of control, or is there another solution to the bad behavior of the mean kids?
I love Let's Talk! Going to the Zoo by Lisa Jacovsky, and the amazingly positive message it sends to kids about good and bad behavior and how important it is not to mistreat others. The characters are a mixed group of kids that readers can easily identify with and learn what it means to be understanding and empathetic. The artwork by Blueberry Illustrations provides beautiful images that add depth to the story, making it easy for young kids to follow. My favorite thing about the book is the way Jacovsky so candidly shows that autism shouldn’t be viewed as an incapacitating disability. Instead, others should find the endearing qualities in those that are autistic. I recommend this story to anyone with young children and hope that this author creates more stories that shed a positive light on kids' social situations.
