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nairam1173's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
5.0
there are probably debates about whether this is suitable for children (and will depend on your worldview) but that doesn't make it not funny
misspippireads's review against another edition
4.0
I'll be honest, I skipped the snarky at the end during storytime.
2021 storytime theme: Library Lovers' Month
Reviewed from a library copy.
2021 storytime theme: Library Lovers' Month
Reviewed from a library copy.
mehsi's review against another edition
5.0
It is Banned Books Week, and I am reading Challenged/Banned books. This is the third book for this week.
This book was banned in several libraries in the US due to the last page where the monkey calls the donkey a jackass. Yep, ladies and gentlemen, for that one word.
I just had to read this book, it was really just banned for one word? Plus I was also interested in the whole non-print vs print debate, I wondered how it would be done. Would our technical-savy donkey be interested in print? Would the monkey be able to convince the donkey of a book's true powers?
I was a bit amazed that the donkey never heard of a book. I mean, it is not like they are practically non-existent, books are everywhere. That he never even knew what a book could do. At times it was just a bit too ridiculous for me.
The donkey questions everything about the book. Does it have wi-fi? Does it need a password? Can it do x, y, or z? And every time the monkey replies with a No, it is a book. I loved that the monkey never gave up, though you could see his expression darken and he grew more and more annoyed with the donkey. (And you could also see him grip the couch's armrest very firmly.) I was kind of amazed at his patience, I am not sure if I would have such patience if someone acts this dumb. :P
The art was simple, but fun.
All in all, this was a fun little book. I hope that donkey will read more books and finds new worlds to explore.
Review first posted at https://twirlingbookprincess.com/
This book was banned in several libraries in the US due to the last page where the monkey calls the donkey a jackass. Yep, ladies and gentlemen, for that one word.
I just had to read this book, it was really just banned for one word? Plus I was also interested in the whole non-print vs print debate, I wondered how it would be done. Would our technical-savy donkey be interested in print? Would the monkey be able to convince the donkey of a book's true powers?
I was a bit amazed that the donkey never heard of a book. I mean, it is not like they are practically non-existent, books are everywhere. That he never even knew what a book could do. At times it was just a bit too ridiculous for me.
The donkey questions everything about the book. Does it have wi-fi? Does it need a password? Can it do x, y, or z? And every time the monkey replies with a No, it is a book. I loved that the monkey never gave up, though you could see his expression darken and he grew more and more annoyed with the donkey. (And you could also see him grip the couch's armrest very firmly.) I was kind of amazed at his patience, I am not sure if I would have such patience if someone acts this dumb. :P
The art was simple, but fun.
All in all, this was a fun little book. I hope that donkey will read more books and finds new worlds to explore.
Review first posted at https://twirlingbookprincess.com/
ir_sharp2's review against another edition
5.0
**swear warning** this book is amazing, but don't give it to your kid without reading it first. HILARIOUS for adults, likely inappropriate for kids.
thestoryowl's review against another edition
5.0
It's a book, jackass. BWAH AHAHAHahaaaaa... Loved this. Seriously.
tippyloohoo's review against another edition
5.0
A while back, while going through some things that had been delivered to the library, a co-worker and myself come across a stack of adorable book marks. There was nothing fancy about them, simply a cartoon monkey reading a book with the word READ at the top. The bookmark matches what is now my favorite childrens picture book. It's a Book by Lane Smith. It is quite simply a story about the joys of reading an actual book rather than relying on technology. I fell in love. Don't get me wrong I love technology; I can't live without my iPhone and a constant internet connection. But no e-reader will ever beat actually opening up a book and turning the pages.
Now, it has been said that this book is not appropriate for kids. This stems from the use of one word. The very last word uttered in the book. And it is, in fact, the name of one of the characters. You see, the characters don't have names like Steve or Bill, instead they are simply named for what they are: Monkey, Mouse, and Jackass. I can see you shaking your head. Let me tell you, I read this to my five year old daughter, and she loved it almost as much as I did. At the end, after she told me I said a bad word, we got to have a wonderful talk about language, and how some words can mean more than one thing not to mention the fact that she got to see me giggle like a little girl.
But back to what It's a Book is actually about. What a book can do. Can it text? Blog? Scroll? Wi-Fi? Tweet? These are all questions posed to the Monkey to which he responds, each time, "No, it's a book". So what can it do? Well, we find out when eventually the donkey sits down and actually reads the thing, and he refuses to give the book, Treasure Island, back. What does the Monkey do then? Why, he goes to the library, of course!
Now, it has been said that this book is not appropriate for kids. This stems from the use of one word. The very last word uttered in the book. And it is, in fact, the name of one of the characters. You see, the characters don't have names like Steve or Bill, instead they are simply named for what they are: Monkey, Mouse, and Jackass. I can see you shaking your head. Let me tell you, I read this to my five year old daughter, and she loved it almost as much as I did. At the end, after she told me I said a bad word, we got to have a wonderful talk about language, and how some words can mean more than one thing not to mention the fact that she got to see me giggle like a little girl.
But back to what It's a Book is actually about. What a book can do. Can it text? Blog? Scroll? Wi-Fi? Tweet? These are all questions posed to the Monkey to which he responds, each time, "No, it's a book". So what can it do? Well, we find out when eventually the donkey sits down and actually reads the thing, and he refuses to give the book, Treasure Island, back. What does the Monkey do then? Why, he goes to the library, of course!
sarahanne8382's review against another edition
4.0
Humorous story of a jackass who just doesn't quite get this thing that appears to be called a book. The monkey reading the book tries to keep his calm, but, well, he's talking to a jackass. I loved it, but I wonder how much of it's humor is really made to appeal to kids?
beastreader's review against another edition
4.0
Monkey was reading a book, when Jackass (donkey) asked him what he had in his hands. Monkey told him it was a book. Donkey was quite puzzled. Donkey proceeded to ask Monkey questions like…does it scroll down? do you blog with it? can it text? Tweet? Etc. Monkey at this point was irritated with Donkey. Monkey put the book in Donkey’s hands and showed him it was a book. Donkey finally understood what a book was.
It’s a bird, it’s a plane, its superman…No, It’s a Book! It’s a Book is a witty, fun, smart, comical…book. With all the new, fancy electronic technology at our fingertips today, Mr. Smith reminds us that sometimes it is nice to just read a plain, old fashion book. Yes, I am talking about one that you actually pick up, open and turn the pages. The concept for this book was great. I like that it was geared towards modern times and what is currently happening now in the present. The illustrations were good as well. Both children and adults will like this book.
It’s a bird, it’s a plane, its superman…No, It’s a Book! It’s a Book is a witty, fun, smart, comical…book. With all the new, fancy electronic technology at our fingertips today, Mr. Smith reminds us that sometimes it is nice to just read a plain, old fashion book. Yes, I am talking about one that you actually pick up, open and turn the pages. The concept for this book was great. I like that it was geared towards modern times and what is currently happening now in the present. The illustrations were good as well. Both children and adults will like this book.