Quite often than not, books/ Anthology that showcase kids work seldom screen the work. They tend to think that rejecting the work would hurt the child and it affects the overall quality of the book. When Madhatter send me the book I was expecting something on that level but I was flabbergasted to see the quality of the work. Compendium of Original Creative works by Children 2023, as the name suggests is the collection of creative works by kids. On the foot note of the book, author himself has explained how the selection process has been and has encouraged the little ones who didn’t get selected to do more and more so as to improve. I personally believe that rejections help a child to grow and understand the value of quality. Speaking of quality, the book is a guarantee for quality of creative talent.
Compendium of Original Creative works by Children 2023
Blurb
Compendium of original stories and Art, this book represents a cornucopia of children’s talent and also demonstrates their great capacity to imagine. The Madhatter4children selected each piece of work based on the merit of the content and style. There are stories of the fantasy genre, magic and issues that occupy the young minds. Beautifully composed, each piece is a delight to read and appreciate.
Review
The book has works from all genres. It is reflection of how well exposed kids are in their genre of work, be it drawing, painting, story writing or poetry or any kind of art displayed in the book.
Some of the stories left me thinking that I should work more on my craft as an author because for their age, they have delivered something beyond expectations. The drawings that give us messages teaches us that kids should never be underestimated because their social responsibility outlives ours.
I have my favorites in the book but would not want to name them here because of course they are kids and all are talented. I don’t want to compare the works. Having said that I have never seen a charcoal painting and when I saw the craft I was initially shocked and then surprised to see how children get to know the various aspects of art.
This book is not a mere collection of creative work by kids but the ones that have merit. However, the book cover could have been better and the pages could have been better with coated paper. Having said that it didn’t affect the quality of their craft, just that humans tend to judge a book by its cover.
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I surely would like to get my hands on this book to see the talent of the children. I'm sure the children have worked hard and created something beautiful. It is an honor to be able to witness their work. I can't wait to read it!
Sounds like an interesting book for kids and adults alike
Your review is precise and detailed will definitely add it to my tbr
The book showcases remarkable talent across various genres. It's inspiring to see young artists excel and deliver exceptional work. A true testament to their creativity and skill.
In a world that often underestimates the abilities of children, it is refreshing to witness a platform that celebrates and showcases their original works!
I absolutely agree that sometimes it is really important to let your child face rejection as that will make them feel that not everything will be appreciated in this world sometimes you have to face rejections also
Thank you for sharing this wonderful review of the book! It's impressive to see how diverse and talented the young contributors are in various art forms. The stories and artwork not only showcase their imagination but also address important themes. It's a reminder that we should never underestimate children's abilities and that their social responsibility can surpass our own. I appreciate your thoughtful insights.
-Anjali
A beautiful insight into the book. The hightlighting portion of selecting children to encouraging message is superb. I appeciate how you applaud their creativity and art through your review.
I think this is an interesting project. A great opportunity to look at the creative aspect of kids. The creativiry and imagination of kids is more pure and not coloured by the prejudices that society later develops as they grow into adults.