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mehsi's review against another edition
5.0
I received this book from Netgalley in exchange of an honest review.
I spotted this one on Twitter and I knew I had to have it! Then, surprise, Netgalley turned up to have it and I was accepted to read it! Whoop!
In this one we meet a crabby lady named Mrs Golightly (love her name). She loves her garden. But she doesn’t love the animals that pop up in there. Squirrels, NO. Cats? NO! Birds? SHOOO! I can tell you my first impression of the lady wasn’t a good one! I mean, I have a garden myself and I would LOVE all the cute animals to come by. Well, OK, maybe not cats. But that is because they try to kill frogs and birds and poo in my garden. But frogs? Birds? Butterflies? YAS! I was curious if I was going to be liking this crabby lady, was she going to have a chance of heart? Or would the zoo ruin it all?
Yes, a zoo. I don’t know how regulations and such were thrown overboard, but this lady gets a zoo next to her! I can hear you say that this isn’t too bad, right? The animals are in cages, they are not going to be outside, right? Well, nope. These animals have a hand in escaping it seems… or the zoo is very lax in keeping animals in. Because quite soon we see a kangaroo having a wee on her toilet. We see giraffes having a party in the garden. Did I mention the alligator on the radiator? I had quite the laugh at what was going on with the zoo, though I have to say, despite her being crabby? I was feeling sorry for the woman. I mean, I wouldn’t mind some animals, but everyday? Not sure if I would be so happy. So I could imagine her reaction when things just got too crazy. I think I would have done the same. I could relate! WOAH!
The ending was just the sweetest. It definitely was unexpected, though maybe not fully, I have read other picture books like this. But I am so happy with the Mrs. Golighty and loved seeing this side of her.
The illustrations were just the absolute best! Lovely style, lovely colours, and the animals just seem to pop out of the pages.
All in all, a laugh-out-loud book about a crabby lady and the zoo animals next door that keep visiting. Recommended!
Review first posted at https://twirlingbookprincess.com/
I spotted this one on Twitter and I knew I had to have it! Then, surprise, Netgalley turned up to have it and I was accepted to read it! Whoop!
In this one we meet a crabby lady named Mrs Golightly (love her name). She loves her garden. But she doesn’t love the animals that pop up in there. Squirrels, NO. Cats? NO! Birds? SHOOO! I can tell you my first impression of the lady wasn’t a good one! I mean, I have a garden myself and I would LOVE all the cute animals to come by. Well, OK, maybe not cats. But that is because they try to kill frogs and birds and poo in my garden. But frogs? Birds? Butterflies? YAS! I was curious if I was going to be liking this crabby lady, was she going to have a chance of heart? Or would the zoo ruin it all?
Yes, a zoo. I don’t know how regulations and such were thrown overboard, but this lady gets a zoo next to her! I can hear you say that this isn’t too bad, right? The animals are in cages, they are not going to be outside, right? Well, nope. These animals have a hand in escaping it seems… or the zoo is very lax in keeping animals in. Because quite soon we see a kangaroo having a wee on her toilet. We see giraffes having a party in the garden. Did I mention the alligator on the radiator? I had quite the laugh at what was going on with the zoo, though I have to say, despite her being crabby? I was feeling sorry for the woman. I mean, I wouldn’t mind some animals, but everyday? Not sure if I would be so happy. So I could imagine her reaction when things just got too crazy. I think I would have done the same. I could relate! WOAH!
The ending was just the sweetest. It definitely was unexpected, though maybe not fully, I have read other picture books like this. But I am so happy with the Mrs. Golighty and loved seeing this side of her.
The illustrations were just the absolute best! Lovely style, lovely colours, and the animals just seem to pop out of the pages.
All in all, a laugh-out-loud book about a crabby lady and the zoo animals next door that keep visiting. Recommended!
Review first posted at https://twirlingbookprincess.com/
geekwayne's review against another edition
4.0
'Shoo!' by Susie Bower with illustrations by Francesca Gambatesa is a picture book about a lady who doesn't like animals.
Mrs. Golightly doesn't like animals and shoos them away whenever they show up. This was easier before a zoo opened next door to her house. Now there are animals invading her space and she doesn't know what to do.
Told in a fun rhyming manner with lots of great illustrations, this will be a good one for a giggly storytime.
Mrs. Golightly doesn't like animals and shoos them away whenever they show up. This was easier before a zoo opened next door to her house. Now there are animals invading her space and she doesn't know what to do.
Told in a fun rhyming manner with lots of great illustrations, this will be a good one for a giggly storytime.
kitsuneheart's review against another edition
5.0
An enthusiastic endorsement from my kid!
Mrs. Golightly loves her garden, but doesn’t like animals. At first, this is just a problem because of the expected birds, squirrels, and other small creatures. But then a zoo moves in next door, and Mrs. Golightly’s yard becomes the best place to party. But, after several nights of chasing off her unwanted guests, she comes around for a charming ending.
My kid has asked for a repeat of this one by its easily-remembered name, which basically always guarantee a 5-star review from me. I may read a lot of picture book, but he’s the target audience, and the audience is charmed by these mischevious animals and the frantic gardener. He loves the sort of call-and-response allowed by the repeated “shoos.” The book also has some witty rhymes, with just a little bit of rudeness (a roo on the loo and ants in the pants) to make it all the better.
Most pages are full-spread artwork with backgrounds, with occasional pages devoted to multiple images to show action sequences (think comic book, minus the borders). Gambatesa does a great job conveying emotion. Ever seen an annoyed alligator or embarrassed kangaroo? Here!
A charming pick for any animal lover…or hater?
Mrs. Golightly loves her garden, but doesn’t like animals. At first, this is just a problem because of the expected birds, squirrels, and other small creatures. But then a zoo moves in next door, and Mrs. Golightly’s yard becomes the best place to party. But, after several nights of chasing off her unwanted guests, she comes around for a charming ending.
My kid has asked for a repeat of this one by its easily-remembered name, which basically always guarantee a 5-star review from me. I may read a lot of picture book, but he’s the target audience, and the audience is charmed by these mischevious animals and the frantic gardener. He loves the sort of call-and-response allowed by the repeated “shoos.” The book also has some witty rhymes, with just a little bit of rudeness (a roo on the loo and ants in the pants) to make it all the better.
Most pages are full-spread artwork with backgrounds, with occasional pages devoted to multiple images to show action sequences (think comic book, minus the borders). Gambatesa does a great job conveying emotion. Ever seen an annoyed alligator or embarrassed kangaroo? Here!
A charming pick for any animal lover…or hater?
bigbeardedbookseller's review against another edition
4.0
Just received Shoo! this morning from Pushkin Press, I had asked for a copy to review as I loved the cover art and the idea of a grumpy person being surrounded by animals they didn’t want there.
The cover for some reason gave me very Enda Mode vibes and I think that’s what made it visually catching for me.
The story is about a person who really doesn’t like animals, doesn’t like disruption, doesn’t like MESS who gets overrun by the animals from the new zoo that moves in next door…
A lovely simple rhyming scheme keeps us moving through the story at a good pace, and I’m looking forward to using it as a story time book at the shop, doing all the noises and tone changes that it implies, there is a nice little bit of toilet humour for kids of all ages to enjoy.
It reminds me a bit of the Oi! rhyming scheme and a bit of Alone! but is a beautiful story in its own right, showing we can all change and that change isn’t bad.
The cover for some reason gave me very Enda Mode vibes and I think that’s what made it visually catching for me.
The story is about a person who really doesn’t like animals, doesn’t like disruption, doesn’t like MESS who gets overrun by the animals from the new zoo that moves in next door…
A lovely simple rhyming scheme keeps us moving through the story at a good pace, and I’m looking forward to using it as a story time book at the shop, doing all the noises and tone changes that it implies, there is a nice little bit of toilet humour for kids of all ages to enjoy.
It reminds me a bit of the Oi! rhyming scheme and a bit of Alone! but is a beautiful story in its own right, showing we can all change and that change isn’t bad.
ljrinaldi's review against another edition
4.0
This picture book, is so much fun. Shoo! Is about a woman who likes everything to be peaceful and quiet, and is deismayed when she learns that a zoo is not only moving in next door, but that the animals escape at night, and like to dance on her front lawn.
And when she goes in side, she finds them in her house. For example, a kangaroo in her loo.
In the end, of course, she gets her peace and quiet and relizes that it is a little too quiet, and when the animals invade her space again she invites them back with welcome arms.
Sweet illustrations, and funny story.
Thanks to Netgalley for making this book available for an honest review.
And when she goes in side, she finds them in her house. For example, a kangaroo in her loo.
In the end, of course, she gets her peace and quiet and relizes that it is a little too quiet, and when the animals invade her space again she invites them back with welcome arms.
Sweet illustrations, and funny story.
Thanks to Netgalley for making this book available for an honest review.
twiinklex's review against another edition
4.0
Awww! This is exactly the kind of book that will put a smile on your face. The rhymes sounded so natural and I loved the beautiful illustrations. What a cute and charming book!
Thank you to Pushkin Press and Netgalley for an ARC of this book.
Thank you to Pushkin Press and Netgalley for an ARC of this book.
salatanita's review against another edition
5.0
Just look at that cover! This is a funny picture book with gorgeous illustration. It's rare that I'm happy with both the story and the artwork. Here, nothing is amiss.
My four-year-old loves animals, and she's crazy about the Zoo. This book was love at first sight.
Thank you NetGalley and Pushkin Press for an Advance Review Copy.
My four-year-old loves animals, and she's crazy about the Zoo. This book was love at first sight.
Thank you NetGalley and Pushkin Press for an Advance Review Copy.
maireador20's review
3.0
3.5/5 A fun, amusing picture book with bright, attractive illustrations sure to bring joy to young readers age 3+
This cute story about a grumpy, isolated, animal hater who learns that company and friendship can be fun is an enjoyable read that is bound to cause a few giggles in a junior primary classroom thanks to it's silly, playful text and imagery.
Thanks to NetGalley.co.uk and Pushkin Press for a free eARC of this book in exchange for an honest review.
This cute story about a grumpy, isolated, animal hater who learns that company and friendship can be fun is an enjoyable read that is bound to cause a few giggles in a junior primary classroom thanks to it's silly, playful text and imagery.
Thanks to NetGalley.co.uk and Pushkin Press for a free eARC of this book in exchange for an honest review.
martereadsbooks's review against another edition
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
heyanci's review
4.0
I received a complimentary copy from the author and all opinions expressed are entirely my own.
Shoo! is an illustrated children's book that will make you laugh out loud and definitely funny and a keepsake for children. It tells the story of Mrs. Golightly who hates animals but ends up confronting her fear when a zoo moves on next door. Mayhem ensures but through it she discovers who she truly is. I loved the plot, the illustrations and I cannot recommend it to everyone fast enough.
Shoo! is an illustrated children's book that will make you laugh out loud and definitely funny and a keepsake for children. It tells the story of Mrs. Golightly who hates animals but ends up confronting her fear when a zoo moves on next door. Mayhem ensures but through it she discovers who she truly is. I loved the plot, the illustrations and I cannot recommend it to everyone fast enough.