Description
Today is Saturday, and that means Safari!
Elliott has waited all week for this adventure. He jumps out of bed, throws on his safari gear, and grabs his camera. Maybe today he’ll see an animal he’s never seen before like a crocodile or a rhinoceros. If he does, he’ll have to be quick to snap a picture and add it to his prized collection.
Would you like to come on Safari with Elliott?
Yes? Great! Grab your safari gear and don’t forget the sunscreen. But let me warn you, Elliott has a crazy, wild imagination. What he sees isn’t always what it appears to be.
Still want to go?
Awesome! Have a wonderful, safari adventure!
Note for adults: Saturday Safari is a book about encouraging the use of imagination to see the world differently. When you read it with your child, ask them to describe common objects in a new light. Perhaps even make up a story to go along with what “could be.”
Product details
- Paperback: 28 pages
- Publisher: 102nd Place, LLC (April 22, 2019)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 0997747749
- ISBN-13: 978-0997747744
- Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 0.1 x 8.5 inches
Honorable Mention in the 2019 Arizona Author’s Literary Awards contest for Saturday Safari.
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Reviewed by Bruce Arrington for Readers’ Favorite – 5 Stars!
Saturday Safari by Caren Cantrell is an illustrated adventure story. We follow Elliott, a young boy, as he explores outside his home, using his imagination to enhance what he sees. Ordinary objects turn into a safari ride quest filled with danger, excitement, and lots of fun. I absolutely loved this book. The artwork by Gail Maguire perfectly represents what Elliott sees in his mind. It is filled with abundant color and detail. I can imagine children wanting to see these pictures repeatedly.
The story itself pushes Elliott into the great outdoors, where true adventure awaits. Note that he isn’t using any form of electronics to entertain himself, but rather allows his imagination to take him where no game or movie could ever go. This is a personal adventure that Elliott creates, his own world in which he imagines being whatever he wants. Children who read books such as these are inspired to think for themselves, leaving the imagination unfettered and free to develop. The can be anyone, do anything, go anywhere.
I also appreciate the support of the parent. She is there to encourage him, and her desire to view the pictures at the end of the story simply reinforces to Elliott how important his own personal adventures are. Saturday Safari captures the significance of imagination in children and throws it out there in story form for all to see. It is a bright, positive message that will inspire children everywhere. Highly recommended.