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K.S. Belders previously served as a technical writer for the Federal Government in support of the Department of Homeland Security. She holds a BS in Theatre Arts from Towson University and a graduate certificate in Health Policy from Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg School of Public Health. She resides in Westchester County, New York with her husband, two young children (who are a great quality control team), four dogs, and one bossy cat.
Reviewed by Mamta Madhavan for Readers' Favorite
Betty the Rhino Goes to the Theatre by K.S. Belders is a delightful story for children. Betty the Rhino is going to watch a play with her father. Her father explains to her that a play is where they get to see people acting out a story on stage. Betty takes her stuffed bear, Teddy, along with her. Both of them are dressed well and Betty finds the theatre a magical and beautiful place. The long red carpets, golden doors, and lights fascinated Betty and she enjoyed the play immensely. Betty and Teddy can't wait to go to the theatre again to watch another play.
The story teaches readers about plays and the theatre, and what goes on there in a fun way. Kids get to improve their vocabulary and also learn about going to the theatre and what the ambiance is like inside a theatre. The pictures are bright and colorful and make the scenes vivid and lively. They also give a good pace and movement to the story and teach kids how to conduct themselves while watching a play. The book is a good bedtime storybook and can also be used for interactive sessions in classrooms and school libraries.
The book is educational and gives a lot of information about the theatre and plays to readers. Books like this are good for children to introduce them to new concepts, ideas, and vocabulary, enhancing their knowledge. Children will love going to the theatre and watching a play after reading this story.
