Plastic Surgeon Swordfish
Children’s books offer a unique form of storytelling that appeals to both children and adults. They are often whimsical and imaginative, encouraging children to use their own imaginations to visualize the world of the story. Children’s books also often include important life lessons, teaching children valuable skills such as empathy and problem solving. For adults, reading children’s books can evoke a sense of nostalgia and bring back memories of childhood, as well as provide a break from the complexities of adult life. Additionally, many children’s books are beautifully illustrated, making them aesthetically pleasing for all ages. “Plastic Surgeon Swordfish” by Preethi Anandh Samrita Ramesh comes as a striking and unique writing which not only fits into the criteria of children’s books but also raises serious issues of global concern, thus raising its proportions to a book of environmental concerns written for an environmental cause.
“Plastic Surgeon Swordfish” predicts life as it would be ideal in the lives of many people, but the fact that it is about the water life raises the imagination levels of children and makes them wonder about how life would be on that side. By the story of the whale family, they may relate to the family concept prevalent in the human world. On the flip side, the elders reading the same book would be able to see through the words that the author says and understand her ideas and the concerns she is attempting to raise. While it does raise their concern, the loss of the son of Mrs. Whale is an alarming issue that is faced by the oceans being flooded by the human designed waste in the form of plastics. The author successfully highlights how this issue, which has been a hot topic for years and years still remains unaddressed.
Ironically, it is the joint effort of the residents of the water bodies that come together to bring this concern to light and show how their joint effort is more directed and focused in comparison to their human counterparts. While the author silently comments on human beings and their negligence, it also highlights the suffering of the animals who’s natural habitat is water. While this would open the eyes of the elder readers, it would also create concern in the dreamy world of children, and it may even instigate them to take the required action when they are mature enough to do so. In that sense, the book leaves a lasting impression that may even be in the readers’ minds when they grow up and may refer to their favorite books. Another feature of the book is the illustrations which are handmade. They show the creativity of the maker and highlight the author’s reliance on human hands rather than designing bright pictures with technology.
“Plastic Surgeon Swordfish” would be enjoyed by readers of all ages irrespective of the fact that they have children at their home or not. If they do, then it will be a treat for both of them, and if they don’t, the book would be a perfect gift for any child not only to trigger their imagination and give boost to their creativity but also to initiate them into the world of reading. Likewise, it can also be noticed how the author uses mixed vocabulary by balancing words that children would be familiar with and teaching them words they may not be familiar with, thus expanding their word power.
The book assumes different proportions based on the readers reading the book. For children, it is a journey into the water world, while for elders, it is a concern over a pervading problem that is the creation of human beings and has been facing human beings for a prolonged time now. Children’s books play a significant role in educating children about the environment and instilling in them a sense of responsibility towards it. Through the story in “Plastic Surgeon Swordfish,” illustrations and characters, the books can teach important environmental messages such as conservation, preservation, and sustainability in a fun and engaging way. By instilling these values in children at a young age, children’s books can help shape future generations into environmentally conscious adults. “Plastic Surgeon Swordfish” can also encourage children to take action in their own communities to protect the environment. By promoting environmental awareness and advocacy, the book can help create a better and more sustainable world for future generations. In that light, the universal significance of “Plastic Surgeon Swordfish” can not be overlooked but rather closely underlined.
“Plastic Surgeon Swordfish” is recommended to all parents who want to raise environmental sensitivity and concern in their children in order to open their eyes to real world issues through their imagination and creativity. While the interesting setting of the book will attract them, the illustrations and characters are likely to captivate them the same way.
Title: Plastic Surgeon Swordfish
Author: Preethi Anandh
Pages: 16 (Color Book)
Reviewer : Akhila Saroha
Amazon: https://www.amazon.in/Plastic-Surgeon-Swordfish-Preethi-Anandh/dp/9356731128
