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mehsi's review against another edition
5.0
Every story starts the same way... with nothing.
And that is how the book starts. And that is, next to our ukelele playing octopus, a running theme through the book. Making a story, making your own ending.
I didn't expect it, that is what I can say, I thought this book would be solely about octopuses, but instead I got much much more. I didn't only get an octopus, I didn't only get rockets (though I definitely approve of rockets), but I also got a fun book about how to make your own story.
I had quite a laugh at the octopus though. He loves playing ukele, he wants to build a rocket ship (and what happens with that was hilarious, though I also felt a bit sad for him), he seemed like a really nice guy.
I loved how the story ended, then again, we could mostly just make up our own ending. Normally I am all for conclusion in my books, but with this one I didn't mind, and in my mind our Octopus, his friends, his band, all went to space and had a good old time playing music in space and becoming famous musicians, the Eight-armed Space Bandits. :P
The art was fabulous, but then again, I am still a huge fan of Benji Davies. His art is such a delight to look at, and that was also one of the big reasons (next to the fact this one had an awesome title, and was about an octopus) for me to get this book!
All in all, this is one book I would highly recommend!
Review first posted at https://twirlingbookprincess.com
And that is how the book starts. And that is, next to our ukelele playing octopus, a running theme through the book. Making a story, making your own ending.
I didn't expect it, that is what I can say, I thought this book would be solely about octopuses, but instead I got much much more. I didn't only get an octopus, I didn't only get rockets (though I definitely approve of rockets), but I also got a fun book about how to make your own story.
I had quite a laugh at the octopus though. He loves playing ukele, he wants to build a rocket ship (and what happens with that was hilarious, though I also felt a bit sad for him), he seemed like a really nice guy.
I loved how the story ended, then again, we could mostly just make up our own ending. Normally I am all for conclusion in my books, but with this one I didn't mind, and in my mind our Octopus, his friends, his band, all went to space and had a good old time playing music in space and becoming famous musicians, the Eight-armed Space Bandits. :P
The art was fabulous, but then again, I am still a huge fan of Benji Davies. His art is such a delight to look at, and that was also one of the big reasons (next to the fact this one had an awesome title, and was about an octopus) for me to get this book!
All in all, this is one book I would highly recommend!
Review first posted at https://twirlingbookprincess.com
thestoryowl's review
5.0
A fun story about developing your writing skills. I’ll be pulling this out later in the year with either 1st or 2nd grade.
alittleoverdue's review
4.0
This is a terrific book for older kids that cleverly outlines the process of writing a story. The fun illustrations, with cartoon-bubble commentaries, explains all of the components (i.e. protagonist/conflict/resolution, etc.) that go into creating and telling a story without explicitly stating the pieces. This would be an effective book to use in an elementary classroom or for an aspiring young author.
idgey's review
funny
inspiring
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.75
antisocial_auntie's review
5.0
Starting a kids book explaining how to write a story is fantastic! Adding the fact that the story and character illustrations are adorable makes it even better.
bibliovolubile's review against another edition
4.0
Et si c’était par une page blanche que tout commençait? Maggie Tokuda-Hall et Benji Davies brodent avec humour la rocambolesque aventure de la création littéraire, interpellant le lecteur directement et lui titillant l’imaginaire pour faire naître les possibles. Un album rigolo et juste qui stimule l’audace de la plume timide, l’invitant à s’écrire une vie entre les lignes.
creepepaper's review against another edition
5.0
Great book for children (and adults) to get those creative ideas moving.