This bright, vividly illustrated children's nonfiction book is a peek into what the future might look like. Each "job" includes a spread with a short This bright, vividly illustrated children's nonfiction book is a peek into what the future might look like. Each "job" includes a spread with a short story blurb about a fictional character who has that job some time in the future. Then, another spread is devoted to factual information about our current world and why that job might be needed.
Some of the jobs include being a "DNA Tailor" or a "Cloud Hunter" or a "Cloner of the Past". Eye-catching and thought-provoking, kids will gravitate towards this fun book.
Disclaimer: I received a free electronic copy from the publisher through Edelweiss in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own....more
A silly story about a little girl who loves her penguin suit so much she decides that she really is a penguin and begins to act like one. A decent groA silly story about a little girl who loves her penguin suit so much she decides that she really is a penguin and begins to act like one. A decent group read aloud on imagination or penguins with fun illustrations....more
The rhyming text is whimsical and metaphoric and really hard for preschoolers/early elementary school kids (the typical picture book target demographiThe rhyming text is whimsical and metaphoric and really hard for preschoolers/early elementary school kids (the typical picture book target demographic) to understand. The pictures do tell the story, but they are crowded and hard to follow, too. This might make a good one-on-one read with a kid who really likes intangible things, but it's NOT a good group read aloud....more
Jamie just wants a few minutes of peace with the ocean to finish her creation. She has no idea what the masterpiece will be yet, but she's enjoying thJamie just wants a few minutes of peace with the ocean to finish her creation. She has no idea what the masterpiece will be yet, but she's enjoying the swish of the waves and she hums and creates. Some kids will have no frame of reference to relate to a kid like Jamie, but others will immediately be drawn to her introverted ways and feelings.
The illustrations are gorgeous and diverse and this would make a great addition to a story time about feelings, questions, the beach, creativity, being yourself, or manners. I definitely recommend it....more
I read this book and I'm left scratching my head. What's the point? Surely plenty of adults may have pondered the concept of success, or knowing when I read this book and I'm left scratching my head. What's the point? Surely plenty of adults may have pondered the concept of success, or knowing when they've arrived, but kids of an age to enjoy picture books, do not. If the author had defined "There" as a specific place, yes, absolutely kids would get it and relate! But "There" as an abstract idea is just not appealing to little kids. Frankly, even as an adult I had no idea what the author was referring to with the use of the word "There."
Overall, gorgeous pictures, but a pretty disappointing read and I won't be using it in story time....more
This book is obviously supposed to celebrate the young girls awesome curly hair and she mentions it a few times. My problem, is that the hair itself hThis book is obviously supposed to celebrate the young girls awesome curly hair and she mentions it a few times. My problem, is that the hair itself has absolutely nothing to do with the rest of the story. Maybe the hair is supposed to be wings that help her fly? I don't know.
The book itself is beautiful, the illustrations are super cute - except that the little girl's face is essentially the same in every picture. The only difference is whether her not her mouth is open or closed when she smiles, but the expression is the same no matter what she's doing. And, despite the fact that she's supposed to be celebrating her hair and swimming underwater or flying or timing dinosaurs who race, her hairstyle stays the same - never a single hair out of place. It's just weird. The rhyming is also off a few times so this isn't a great group read aloud. But, this is a great bedtime or one-on-one story with really little kids developing their imaginations....more
When no one in Charlie's family has time to play with him, he gets so bored! But, as he begins to use his imagination, life begins to get better. The When no one in Charlie's family has time to play with him, he gets so bored! But, as he begins to use his imagination, life begins to get better. The illustrations get brighter and brighter as the story goes on. A fun addition to a story time about feelings....more
I'm not really a fan of the original Alice in Wonderland, but I have read other things by this author that I quite enjoyed (e.g. Farworld). So, when II'm not really a fan of the original Alice in Wonderland, but I have read other things by this author that I quite enjoyed (e.g. Farworld). So, when I heard this author speak about this book specifically, and he really captured my imagination, I decided to give it a chance. I'm glad I did. It didn't blow me away, but it was entertaining and I really liked the characters of Celia and Tyrus. I felt like both were really well fleshed out and totally relatable.
This book has some of the same whimsicality of the original Alice books, but the characters are far more likeable and relatable and the story line just seems a little more grounded in reality. While this may not appeal to some readers, it does appeal to me. I read a lot of fantasy and I love world-building and immersing myself in fantastical things. But, silly and nonsensical just annoys me. Somehow, despite the original source material, Savage manages to weave a tale that perfectly balances logic and imagination. If you're a fan of middle grade adventures, fractured fairy tales, Carroll's original work, or Savage as an author, I definitely recommend this book to you!
Disclaimer: I received a free electronic copy from the publisher through Netgalley.com in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own....more
Simple and straight forward directions take us through a pose for each letter (although the cobra and the otter were almost exactly the same) of the aSimple and straight forward directions take us through a pose for each letter (although the cobra and the otter were almost exactly the same) of the alphabet. This is definitely not a good group read aloud, but it would be great source material for movement and music story time or some kind of yoga story time....more
I think the overall message of this one is supposed to be to open your eyes to the magic around you. Sophie and her "unicorns" (stuffed animals and brI think the overall message of this one is supposed to be to open your eyes to the magic around you. Sophie and her "unicorns" (stuffed animals and brother with horns tied on their heads) learn about magic and unicorn survival all day long, but Sophie, the self-proclaimed expert, isn't quite as knowledgeable as she claims to be. A fun group read aloud with bright, vivid pictures that will keep kids interested....more
Gorgeous illustrations and silly, imaginative text about all the cool things Penguin and Tiny Shrimp are going to do instead of going to bed. It's allGorgeous illustrations and silly, imaginative text about all the cool things Penguin and Tiny Shrimp are going to do instead of going to bed. It's all a bit ridiculous and will get the kids at story time laughing out loud....more
If told with LOTS of enthusiasm, (and the words fortunately and unfortunately explained before reading), this would get the story time kids laughing. If told with LOTS of enthusiasm, (and the words fortunately and unfortunately explained before reading), this would get the story time kids laughing. The situations are just silly and crazy. For some reason, the fact that Milo and his mom and grandma are monkeys really bugs me. I think maybe it's because they look more caricature than realistic, I don't know. But, the rest of the illustrations are fun. A solid story time choice....more
A young girl lives on the 7th floor of her apartment building and uses context clues to imagine what kinds of families live behind the doors she passeA young girl lives on the 7th floor of her apartment building and uses context clues to imagine what kinds of families live behind the doors she passes on her way up to her floor. Cute story with great illustrations (lots and lots of detail). This is a nice read aloud to talk about imaginations and diversity. ...more
Beautiful colors, and I love that the message is to enjoy the journey. The book is set up so that you can run your finger across every page (there's aBeautiful colors, and I love that the message is to enjoy the journey. The book is set up so that you can run your finger across every page (there's a starting point and stopping point in each spread). This is great, but is definitely better for reading one-on-one than to a large group....more
This book will either be a huge hit or a huge fail at story time. I think it will depend on both the reader and the kids who are listening. Each page This book will either be a huge hit or a huge fail at story time. I think it will depend on both the reader and the kids who are listening. Each page provides an opportunity to guess what is coming next. A green lion is stopped at a red light and different green "li-" things come along (lion, library, lima beans, etc.). The illustrations are basically line drawings in simple colors and are quite attractive....more
Lucy sends away for a unicorn and dreams of all the things they'll do together. What she gets is not quite what she expected. A fun story about makingLucy sends away for a unicorn and dreams of all the things they'll do together. What she gets is not quite what she expected. A fun story about making friends and adjusting your expectations - but really it's just plain fun!...more
The artwork is amazing and I think this is a great book to pour over and explore. However, it's wordless and the pictures are super intricate so I wonThe artwork is amazing and I think this is a great book to pour over and explore. However, it's wordless and the pictures are super intricate so I won't be using it for story time....more
Super silly and interactive with amazing illustrations, this will make an excellent read aloud for story time that will have the kids laughing out louSuper silly and interactive with amazing illustrations, this will make an excellent read aloud for story time that will have the kids laughing out loud....more
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