Reviews

I Voted: Making a Choice Makes a Difference by Serge Bloch, Mark Shulman

jaij7's review against another edition

5.0

Voting is easy peasy with this book. I love how it explained voting in kid friendly words.

hlparis's review against another edition

4.0

A simply put picture book about the democratic process of voting. It would serve well as an introduction to pair with a voting exercise (ie; what to have for dinner, what to read, etc.) at home or in the classroom. Perhaps even with a primary vote to lead up to a larger decision.

dbrannan's review against another edition

4.0

This is a very informative book. I just wish it also talked about being respectful when your side loses. I think that's all that's missing.

antlersantlers's review against another edition

3.0

A coworker read this for virtual story time today. It was... a choice. The illustrations are cute but not really high contrast enough to come through over a screen. Personally I would have pinned some pages to help keep interest up. It would be a good read for a voting-specific library program or for K4-K5/lower elementary school kids. For a regular story time it was a little long, but very clear! The text uses the example of choosing a classroom pet as an analogue, and there are lots of good opportunities to talk with kids about their likes/dislikes and some social/emotional learning surrounding a victory or defeat.

wordnerd153's review against another edition

4.0

Ice cream or onions? That's an easy choice! Ice cream or cupcakes? That's a bit trickier. And voting for people who will make decisions that affect your community can be trickiest of all. This picture book clearly explains what voting is, what the process can be like, why it is important to vote (no matter what the election is about), and how to be an informed voter. Even though kids can't vote in political elections, they are encouraged to talk with grownups about voting and make sure the adults in their lives actually go to the polls (or the mailbox) and participate in democracy. The one flaw in the book is the focus on polling stations, which many states no longer have; mail-in ballots are not mentioned at all. Back matter includes steps for voting, a succinct explanation of the U.S. government, books and links for further reading, and suggestions for how kids can impact elections. A valuable resource before 2020 election day.

wylaina's review

4.0

Good overall view of voting and how it works. Does not explain electoral college, just basic voting.