Who Are You, Sue Snue?

To a former reviewer: "Made-up words..." Isn't that the point? This is a great book for children...and for adults who understand creativity. I personally enjoy the message of this book. I don't think it's a message of defiance. Rather, it encourages children to dream of endless possiblities. Besides, do you really want your children to resent you if you push them into a career that ultimately makes them unhappy?

My children ADORED this book! We checked it out at the library on Dr. Suess' birthday a few weeks ago and it was so much fun. Though he did not write it, it is in quite a similar style to his and is an encouragement - especially to my girls - that they can be anything that they want to be, "thank you very much". They still say the girl's name over and over - Susan Bocks Dutter Docks Berklummer Snue - it is such a funny, rhythmical little name, it just begs to be repeated over and over again! Ms. Gikow does Seuss lovers a wonderful service by keeping his style alive and kicking!!! We would buy this book if we could find it!

I, personally, enjoyed this book and so does my son and my niece. Children are always asked, "What do you want to be when you grow up?" How can you know when you are so young? Little ones, like the rest of us, are trying to figure out where they fit in the scheme of things. Does she want to be a baker, a candlestick maker, or something else? She says that she wants to be herself and I say 'Hooray!'. It's nice for girls and boys to know that it is more than fine to be themselves.