Sometimes a Wall…

This is a very interesting book. It is hard to imagine what a book will be like when it is about a wall. This book is a great metaphor to show how our actions to others can make them feel. Our actions can either make others feel like we have built a wall to keep them away from us or we can use our actions to invite others over the wall to build a friendship. I like how the children eventually find kindness and are able to work together from building a wall between them to building and decorating a fun castle to play together in. Friendship is hard, and everyone needs to make an effort to choose kindness when playing with others. Kind words and actions can make all the difference in one’s day. I like the colorful illustrations of the book as the kids in the book begin to color and decorate the wall and turn it into a friendly, inviting castle, where friends can have imaginary adventures together. The book is easy to read and spreads a great message to all readers that we should always choose kindness. Kindness is key to building friendships and forts.