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librarylandlisa's review
3.0
Cute story, I loved the illustrations more than the story. I liked that the whole neighborhood helped her to find the perfect gift.
carol26388's review
4.0
This book is seriously adorable. The four-year-old test subject agreed, although I had to change the words a bit to make it easier for her to follow (I don't think she's very developed in her reading behaviors). The drawings remind me of a more refined Madeline style, with improved shading and coloring. The Fluffy Little Squishy is a bright spot of color on the pages.
There was one scary spot where the heroine goes into a butcher shop where the butcher is furiously wielding his knife in front of many customers. The four-year-old focused in on that immediately. Oddly, it's also the section that has a fold-out page, a detailed picture that should have been given to a different, less scary and more interesting scene. It was the only off note in a charming book.
For further details on plot, along with great pictures of the illustration style, I refer you to Carmen's excellent review.
There was one scary spot where the heroine goes into a butcher shop where the butcher is furiously wielding his knife in front of many customers. The four-year-old focused in on that immediately. Oddly, it's also the section that has a fold-out page, a detailed picture that should have been given to a different, less scary and more interesting scene. It was the only off note in a charming book.
For further details on plot, along with great pictures of the illustration style, I refer you to Carmen's excellent review.
jennywithaz's review
5.0
Five stars on account of the gorgeous, vivid artwork on this one. These are the kind of visuals that charm, entertain, and make an lasting impression all on their own. The offbeat story is amusing, though I thought the language (translated from the original French) paled a little in comparison with the fabulous artwork.
luann's review
3.0
I just had to read a book called "Fluffy Little Squishy!" Very fun! The illustrations were great and I really loved the main character, Eddie. I was left with a lot of questions, though. What is a fluffy little squishy??
mat_tobin's review
5.0
It really didn't take this long to read only this long to put a review together. A story which celebrates one child's imagination and determination, this translated text is glorious in every way you want a picturebook to be. The story, its characters and message alongside the wonderfully bright and busy illustrations make this a wonderful read and one which invites a celebration in terms of a creative curriculum. You only need look to what Zoe Toft createswith her own children to see its potential.
Highly celebrated for her art and books in her own country, Alemagna's story took several years to make and was inspired by [b:Pippi Longstocking|19302|Pippi Longstocking|Astrid Lindgren|https://d.gr-assets.com/books/1427899207s/19302.jpg|2056462]adventures. Caught by one particular episode in which Pippi went looking for something that she had made up, Alemagna's own protagonist, the equally wonderfully haired Eddie, searches for an original present for her mother which captures the love she has for her as well as a sense of Eddie's own identity.
What works incredibly well though is the sense of wonder we see Eddie experience when she walks into the different shops to look for a gift. We experience everything just above Eddie's height and there is a sense of mystery and awe in these different shops which I can imagine readers experiencing this too.
Highly celebrated for her art and books in her own country, Alemagna's story took several years to make and was inspired by [b:Pippi Longstocking|19302|Pippi Longstocking|Astrid Lindgren|https://d.gr-assets.com/books/1427899207s/19302.jpg|2056462]adventures. Caught by one particular episode in which Pippi went looking for something that she had made up, Alemagna's own protagonist, the equally wonderfully haired Eddie, searches for an original present for her mother which captures the love she has for her as well as a sense of Eddie's own identity.
What works incredibly well though is the sense of wonder we see Eddie experience when she walks into the different shops to look for a gift. We experience everything just above Eddie's height and there is a sense of mystery and awe in these different shops which I can imagine readers experiencing this too.
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