The art in this is so fantastic - warm and cozy. And it tells a relatable story that all kids, not just immigrants, can relate to about being new and The art in this is so fantastic - warm and cozy. And it tells a relatable story that all kids, not just immigrants, can relate to about being new and making friends....more
I really love the art in this one. And it is a simple, realistic story of a young girl who immigrates to Canada from Romania. It was an interesting baI really love the art in this one. And it is a simple, realistic story of a young girl who immigrates to Canada from Romania. It was an interesting backdrop, but looks at very normal, everyday events in a tween's life - first period, crushes, making new friends. Can't wait for a sequel because I know that is more story here....more
Just heartbreaking because of how realistic it is.
As she did in Starfish, Fipps takes a very hard topic and infuses it with empathy and realism and hJust heartbreaking because of how realistic it is.
As she did in Starfish, Fipps takes a very hard topic and infuses it with empathy and realism and heartache, but also hope and love. This isn't an easy book to read, but it is an important one about childhood poverty and abandonment. But it also shows all children that they do not have to handle things on their own and that there are adults and people who want to and can help you....more
The art shines in this book. Harkness used sculptures (created while wearing a VR headset??) and it is so unlike any picture book I've seen. The fantaThe art shines in this book. Harkness used sculptures (created while wearing a VR headset??) and it is so unlike any picture book I've seen. The fantastic art is almost wasted on a sweet story about a mom dragon being separate from her children - a cute narrative but one that has been done and probably serves the parent more than the child.
the one where Kirsten finds a dead body and steals all his stuff in order to make her family rich. they don't make them like they used tothe one where Kirsten finds a dead body and steals all his stuff in order to make her family rich. they don't make them like they used to...more
You think you are just getting a cutesy picture book about an adorable sandcastle?
No! Wrong!
Yes, this is an adorable picture book about a cutesy sanYou think you are just getting a cutesy picture book about an adorable sandcastle?
No! Wrong!
Yes, this is an adorable picture book about a cutesy sandcastle, but that is only the surface. It also teaches a very heartwarming social emotional lesson about getting back up after you've been knocked down and the importance of helping others who have been knocked down. It shows empathy and resilience. And I was not expecting it.
Carzoo just keeps creating these unassuming, but amusing, sweet stories featuring objects that are never seen in picture books. A breath of fresh air. ...more
While the father is trying to rush to the library for storytime, the child dawdles nearby, taking in all the sights and sounds of the world. A book toWhile the father is trying to rush to the library for storytime, the child dawdles nearby, taking in all the sights and sounds of the world. A book to show the child's eye view of the world and that sometimes adults need to slow down and see the world that way too. ...more
A nice little slice of life before smartphones, but still feels relatable. A young child gets a quarter each day for emergencies. He dutifully saves tA nice little slice of life before smartphones, but still feels relatable. A young child gets a quarter each day for emergencies. He dutifully saves the quarters, even through various temptations. But on Friday, he meets one temptation he may not be able to resist. I loved the little twist - very charming and endearing....more
Love Sala's illustrations and this is a sweet story about a child and father and all the "what if" questions kids ask -which ultimately leads to "I loLove Sala's illustrations and this is a sweet story about a child and father and all the "what if" questions kids ask -which ultimately leads to "I love you". ...more
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