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misspippireads's review
2.0
It's a lengthier picture book about a bunny family that doesn't sell their house, because it is home. As the urban world encroaches in on the family the young bunny writer describes it as dark and noisy. When she takes a look at it again, cars are just cars and a new idea can be found. And the family moves their house to a new location.
I feel that I've read stories like this before. The watercolor artwork is nice, but the story is too meh for me.
Reviewed from a library copy.
I feel that I've read stories like this before. The watercolor artwork is nice, but the story is too meh for me.
Reviewed from a library copy.
labunnywtf's review
3.0
Received via Netgalley in exchange for a fair and unbiased review.
I had JUST learned about the phenomenon of Nail Houses when I started reading this book to Jeremiah. People who refuse to sell their homes to developers looking to tear down their life in short order, and then ending up in a concrete island surrounded by rushing traffic and loud honking cars.
The illustrations are gorgeous. Because the main characters are rabbits, I can't help thinking this is a young child's Watership Down, but with less trauma.
The kid wasn't the most thrilled by this book, though he did like the artwork, and we had fun finding things in each image. He liked the main bunny running across busy traffic to save their one last flower.
He didn't quite get the ending, and it actually made me a little sad, since a lot of children will never have that wonderful, gratifying end for themselves.
Sweet, and poignant, but a little lacking.
I had JUST learned about the phenomenon of Nail Houses when I started reading this book to Jeremiah. People who refuse to sell their homes to developers looking to tear down their life in short order, and then ending up in a concrete island surrounded by rushing traffic and loud honking cars.
The illustrations are gorgeous. Because the main characters are rabbits, I can't help thinking this is a young child's Watership Down, but with less trauma.
The kid wasn't the most thrilled by this book, though he did like the artwork, and we had fun finding things in each image. He liked the main bunny running across busy traffic to save their one last flower.
He didn't quite get the ending, and it actually made me a little sad, since a lot of children will never have that wonderful, gratifying end for themselves.
Sweet, and poignant, but a little lacking.
beths0103's review
3.0
When developers come knocking, Lily's grandmother chooses to have their family stay put, which results in their home no longer being the refuge it once was when a loud highway and large buildings surround them on all sides.
I'm torn about how I feel about this book. On the one hand, I appreciate the creativity and ingenuity that Lily comes up with of moving their home to another location in order to find the peace their home once allowed, but the fact of the matter is, many people who are essentially chased out of their homes as a result of development and gentrification can't just up and move their homes. I know this is just a story, but there is a privilege to the resolution of this story that should be addressed in its discussions.
I'm torn about how I feel about this book. On the one hand, I appreciate the creativity and ingenuity that Lily comes up with of moving their home to another location in order to find the peace their home once allowed, but the fact of the matter is, many people who are essentially chased out of their homes as a result of development and gentrification can't just up and move their homes. I know this is just a story, but there is a privilege to the resolution of this story that should be addressed in its discussions.
marshaskrypuch's review
4.0
A comforting book for young people who are confronting change. Kerbel's word choices are precise and spare, letting the tale of facing change with optimism and resilience shine through. The illustrations are captivating and simple., and they work well with the story. After I read this, I started back at the beginning and read it again. I think kids will do the same, and they'll find the message reassuring.
hidinginstacks's review
4.0
“In the face of change, there is always hope.”
Cute illustrations. Story conveys the importance of family & home; adversity when faced with a world that ever evolves around us.
This title was provided as an advance review copy from Owlkids Books.
Cute illustrations. Story conveys the importance of family & home; adversity when faced with a world that ever evolves around us.
This title was provided as an advance review copy from Owlkids Books.
panda_incognito's review
5.0
I really enjoyed this picture book. The illustrations are lovely, and the text is poetic and expressive without being overwrought. The story is somewhat similar to Virginia Lee Burton's [b:The Little House|153540|The Little House|Virginia Lee Burton|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1363184334l/153540._SX50_.jpg|31274], but comes from the perspective of a rabbit child who is facing change because of construction around her family home. The fanciful ending is cute for a storybook, and the book has great messages about dealing with change and regulating your emotions. I would definitely recommend this.
I received a temporary digital copy through NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
I received a temporary digital copy through NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
kittykult's review
3.0
Lily is reluctant to give up her family home when the city decides to build a highway where they live. The city builds a highway all around them but it soon becomes clear that it is not safe or ideal to live there. I thought the ending was inventive, and I enjoyed the illustrations and messages about change and working to save the things you love.
Note: I received a free copy of this book from NetGalley. I was not compensated in any other fashion for the review and the opinions reflected below are entirely my own. Special thanks to the publisher and author for providing the copy.
Note: I received a free copy of this book from NetGalley. I was not compensated in any other fashion for the review and the opinions reflected below are entirely my own. Special thanks to the publisher and author for providing the copy.
libraryjen's review
4.0
The pictures really set the stage for this beautiful story about a family of rabbits who will not sell their house. So, the developers build a road all around it and it becomes an island in the middle of concrete. The ending is a little bizarre, but the story is a great conversation starter for what makes a home. A nice group read aloud.
Disclaimer: I received a free electronic copy of this book from the publisher through Netgalley.com in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own.
Disclaimer: I received a free electronic copy of this book from the publisher through Netgalley.com in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own.
colleendelaney's review
5.0
A touching story of a family whose house is slowly surrounded by a busy highway, young readers and listeners will love the sweet illustrations and the simple message that change will happen, but you will adapt. I read this to my four-year-old and she immediately asked to read it again. A lovely picture book.
smorrison4's review
4.0
Thank you NetGalley and Owlkids books for the advance digital reading copy of this book.
This was a really sweet story about Lily and how she deals with the changes happening to her and her family. This book would be a great edition to any library to help children learn to deal with the changes in their own life.
This was a really sweet story about Lily and how she deals with the changes happening to her and her family. This book would be a great edition to any library to help children learn to deal with the changes in their own life.