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Gensy James is a former school teacher, a mother, a lover of nature and traditional values, with a passion for teaching and language. She has lived on five continents and is now happily settled in Florida with her family.
Reviewed by Jennifer Senick for Readers' Favorite
Sadie Swan: A Story About Stealing by Gensy James welcomes young readers to a sparkling lakeside setting filled with tender moments and thoughtful lessons. The story follows Sadie, a young swan who loves her family, enjoys going to school, and treasures time with her friends. One day in the classroom, she spies a box of crayons on her teacher’s desk and decides to take them home. The next day, when the instructor realizes that crayons are missing, it causes a problem. Later on, while shopping with her mom and sister, Sadie witnesses someone else taking something that doesn’t belong to them. Her mother says it’s not okay to steal. Will Sadie tell the truth about the crayons, or will she keep it to herself? This alphabet adventure gently introduces themes of honesty, choices, and learning from mistakes. Graceful and bright, this storybook is sure to intrigue children who enjoy animals and nature tales.
I was especially drawn to Sadie Swan by Gensy James because my last name begins with S, and I felt immediately connected to how the swans in Amurtha Godage’s art curl and sweep into beautiful letter S shapes. As an educator, I think this would make an excellent read-aloud. It’s also sure to prompt thoughtful conversations about how stealing is bad, words that begin with S, and what they see in the pictures. The illustrations bring every page to life with fascinating textures and soft, watercolor-like hues. I think anyone reading this story will stay engaged because, while it's playful, it also teaches a great lesson. Whether S stands for secrets, sincerity, or second chances, this book is fantastic for learning about the importance of making good decisions.
