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Beneath by Cori Doerrfeld

rereader33's review

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5.0

Cleverly designed, beautifully drawn, simple yet poignant storytelling, and layers of interpretations. A phenomenally written kids book.

alicebme's review

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5.0

Beautiful

heidisreads's review

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hopeful
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes

5.0

Beautiful picture book about how there's always more to a situation or to someone's feelings that we can't see through our own eyes.

paws42's review

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emotional hopeful inspiring lighthearted reflective relaxing medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

5.0

jaij7's review

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5.0

Fantastic! What a great way to explain feelings! I love Beneath.
Themes: hurting, sadness, nature, healing, love, grandpa
This one is packed with themes.

vnessreads's review

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emotional hopeful reflective

4.0

Emotional depth and beautiful illustrations. Sweet companion for discussions about feelings with kids.

rebeccareadinstead's review

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4.0

ALA ALSC Notable 2024

jess64au's review

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emotional hopeful reflective medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes

4.0

A fantastic picture which uses a beautiful combination of pictures and text to tell the story of love and trust.  It beautiful represents the difference between our surface and all the important feelings and thoughts that can be hidden under the surface.  

ginseek's review

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hopeful inspiring reflective

5.0

Beautiful SEL Picture Book

beecheralyson's review

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4.5

Sometimes things aren't what they look like on the surface and sometimes we don't want to talk about things. Love how this relationship between a child and grandparent explores these thoughts and feelings.