Most serious reviewers of children’s books try to persuade a child to read the book and take the child’s reaction as the central theme of their review. Even where a child is not available, the reviewer endeavours to wind back the clock to their own youth, and it is only by following this process that a fair review can result. However, there are some reviewers posting their output online who read a child’s book and produce a review that is largely subjective under a title such as: ‘Can be Fun, but Not for Me.’ The book was not written for the adult, and the lukewarm review could deter younger readers who might otherwise enjoy a good read.
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