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alexandraidonea's review against another edition
4.0
The watercolours are absolutely beautiful and the story gets a little bit surreal, which is different in a picture book. I like that this is not a typical children's picture book and the main character is a girl of color. (And the crows are an added bonus!)
pumpkincore's review against another edition
4.0
I really loved the poetic nature of this story and the flow of the illustrations, which helped connect points and moved the reader through the story visually and seamlessly.
I'm not entirely sure what age I'd recommend this for. The 4 year old I read it to had a hard time understanding the stream-of-conscious aimlessness. We spent more time discussing what she could see in each scene, what it had in common with the one before and after, etc. The language went a little over her head, but I could use it to teach her connections.
I'm not entirely sure what age I'd recommend this for. The 4 year old I read it to had a hard time understanding the stream-of-conscious aimlessness. We spent more time discussing what she could see in each scene, what it had in common with the one before and after, etc. The language went a little over her head, but I could use it to teach her connections.
bluenicorn's review against another edition
3.0
Another entry in the "called a children's book but really written more for adults who like art books" category. The illustrations are quite lovely, and the story even kind of holds up for most of the way, but I think it will lose a child around where she turns into a tree. It read kind of like a poem. I liked it, and I appreciate the diverse characters, but I'm not sure if it works for kids. But I need a kid to confirm that :)
readingthroughtheages's review against another edition
4.0
Illustrations are stunning. I could revisit them over and over.
I'm not sure the text will keep the interest of young readers. Conversation may be needed just to keep the interest of young ones.
I'm not sure the text will keep the interest of young readers. Conversation may be needed just to keep the interest of young ones.
heisereads's review against another edition
4.0
Beautiful! The illustrations are stunning. A lovely, quiet meditation on the colors around us and how we see them. Though I felt it ended abruptly, it could spark conversations about perspective or tie in with science concepts if light and color. Not sure how it would farw as a standalone read aloud. But it's worth it for the gorgeous illustrations.
melhara's review against another edition
3.0
There's no storyline to this book but I'm assuming its goal is to teach kids different colours. Although this book doesn't have a plot (and we never find out the little girl's name) it incorporates colours into the text and illustrations beautifully. Bonus star for the gorgeous artwork.
rhodesee's review against another edition
4.0
This is lovely! I love the progression of color throughout the book and how it works with the text to tell the story.
twiinklex's review against another edition
4.0
Beautiful colours, imagery and illustrations. I enjoyed the text as well.
little_silver's review against another edition
2.0
The illustrations are fantastic - there are pages I would love to hang as art! However, the meandering text just doesn't do it for me. It has this sort of stream-of-consciousness, impressionistic feel and it's not cohesive enough for me to really pick up a thread. Is it a color book? Seasons? Family? I don't really know. I'm not sure who this book is for.