Review at a Glance
- Title: Animals at the Office
- My Rating: 4
- Genre: Children’s Book
- Format: Hardback*
- Publication Date: October, 2020
- Author: Sarah Sommer
- Illustrator: Devan
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Animals at the Office Book Blurb
It’s Gator’s first day at his new office job, and he is surrounded by quirky personalities like the slow slug, the obedient dog, the aggressive hawk, and the chatty chicken. He is eager to fit in with his new co-workers, so he tries to be like them. But acting like everyone else doesn’t work out for him, and he learns a valuable lesson about himself instead. Featuring hand-drawn illustrations, vibrant colors, and rhymes, Animals at the Office sparks dialogue regarding first-day jitters, fitting in with new crowds, and embracing one’s own special traits despite being surrounded by others who are different. Adults may relate to the featured characters based on their own experiences at an office and can use the book to talk more with children about their own job and what going to work means for them.
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As a quick reminder, here is my rating structure:
- 1 star: Did not finish
- 2 Stars: Finished but I do not recommend
- 3 Stars: Liked but could use some improvements
- 4 Stars: Loved this book!
- 5 Stars: Rare. The unput-down-able, binge read obsession.
For a longer explanation about my review process, check out this post.
My Thoughts
This was a very cute children’s book with a great lesson about working hard and being yourself.
I read it with my kids, and while some of the content seemed a little over their heads (like office gossip) they understood the overall message.
The illustrations were adorable and I loved all of the different characters. They matched my own experience in an office setting so well that I found myself laughing out loud at times.
It was interesting to see the book through the eyes of my 3 year old, because she has only known us to work at home. Because of covid, I’m not sure she has any concept of an office environment. I wonder if that will be more normal in the future?
You and your kids will enjoy this book. I liked asking my kids about the different animals to see if they thought any of them were wrong in their behaviors.
Thanks so much to Sarah Sommer and iRead Book Tours for my copy of Animals at the Office in exchange for an honest review.
Sarah Sommer says
Thank you for your review!