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mehsi's review against another edition
4.0
This was an adorable book about a girl pig who is determined to find something to excel at.
As the book continues you will see her do all kinds of things, from dancing to modelling, but sadly well her dreams get shattered left and right and I just felt so sorry for our little MC. Everyone was cheering for her (well, her family was), and I thought she deserved to find her place, to find something she could be famous and awesome at.
When we get to the last part, with the rink, I knew immediately that this was it. This was going to be the thing for our little pig. And no, that is not a spoiler, if you look at the cover you will see the same thing. :D
I just loved Poppy and how determined she was, how she just kept trying, never giving up, never stopping to find something. She will show people that she can do something. Even if it meant falling down, even if it meant rejections. This girl got the power. I just love a strong character who doesn't give up even when life is being harsh.
The ending was brilliant, and I am glad it was added, it really added something to the story, and showed that even though Poppy found something, she will continue finding other things as well.
The art was really cute, and it fits the story perfectly. I love how Poppy is drawn.
All in all, this is one book I would recommend to people.
Review first posted at https://twirlingbookprincess.com
As the book continues you will see her do all kinds of things, from dancing to modelling, but sadly well her dreams get shattered left and right and I just felt so sorry for our little MC. Everyone was cheering for her (well, her family was), and I thought she deserved to find her place, to find something she could be famous and awesome at.
When we get to the last part, with the rink, I knew immediately that this was it. This was going to be the thing for our little pig. And no, that is not a spoiler, if you look at the cover you will see the same thing. :D
I just loved Poppy and how determined she was, how she just kept trying, never giving up, never stopping to find something. She will show people that she can do something. Even if it meant falling down, even if it meant rejections. This girl got the power. I just love a strong character who doesn't give up even when life is being harsh.
The ending was brilliant, and I am glad it was added, it really added something to the story, and showed that even though Poppy found something, she will continue finding other things as well.
The art was really cute, and it fits the story perfectly. I love how Poppy is drawn.
All in all, this is one book I would recommend to people.
Review first posted at https://twirlingbookprincess.com
bibliovino's review against another edition
hopeful
inspiring
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
jillianwolf's review against another edition
4.0
Back when I was a kid, that’s right y’all, batten down the hatches it’s a middle school reminiscence, the Olympics seemed like a much bigger deal than they feel now that I’m an adult. In the early 90′s the Olympics were huge, from gymnastics, to skating, to track and field, everything was go big or go home. It was the era of Michael Jordan and the Bulls and we were not about to be impressed by anyone in sports that was subpar. It was around this time that a delicate featured young figure skater took the world by storm. Kristi Yamaguchi was the girl every young girl wanted to be. She was a role model for those that not only wanted to be in sports, but who also needed a role model for character. As I’ve aged, I’ve continued to search for strong female role models and I’ve found few who are as graceful under pressure. Thus, when I found out that she was writing a book for her young daughters, I jumped on the chance to take a look at it and review it.
When you have such a public sports figure, you must assume that they will write about what they know. In this case, the expertise is in things that will make little girls smile and increase their self-esteem and figure skating. In these two realms, Ms. Yamaguchi excels. Dream Big, Little Pig is the story of Poppy, a little girl pig with big ambition, but little ability to follow through on her decisions. She attempts many different “careers” in her dream of being a superstar, but it isn’t until she tries figure skating that she finds her niche. During her attempts at various careers, she relies on her supportive family and friends to get her through her disappointments and she ignores those who tell her she can’t do something. In the end, Poppy succeeds, her family and friends cheer and little girls learn that they can do anything if they try hard enough and have a little bit of natural talent.
“Dream Big, Little Pig” is nicely written and a book that is good for ages 4-7. It has adorable illustrations by Tim Bowers that are full of glitter and pink and purple and all things girlie. This is very definitely a girl-power book and the phrase “You go, girl” is used repeatedly. This one isn’t for the little men, but the message is still a good one for any little ones that might need a little self-esteem boost…or who just like an excellent, pretty book.
When you have such a public sports figure, you must assume that they will write about what they know. In this case, the expertise is in things that will make little girls smile and increase their self-esteem and figure skating. In these two realms, Ms. Yamaguchi excels. Dream Big, Little Pig is the story of Poppy, a little girl pig with big ambition, but little ability to follow through on her decisions. She attempts many different “careers” in her dream of being a superstar, but it isn’t until she tries figure skating that she finds her niche. During her attempts at various careers, she relies on her supportive family and friends to get her through her disappointments and she ignores those who tell her she can’t do something. In the end, Poppy succeeds, her family and friends cheer and little girls learn that they can do anything if they try hard enough and have a little bit of natural talent.
“Dream Big, Little Pig” is nicely written and a book that is good for ages 4-7. It has adorable illustrations by Tim Bowers that are full of glitter and pink and purple and all things girlie. This is very definitely a girl-power book and the phrase “You go, girl” is used repeatedly. This one isn’t for the little men, but the message is still a good one for any little ones that might need a little self-esteem boost…or who just like an excellent, pretty book.
teganbeesebooks's review against another edition
4.0
Really cute book! I liked the message it gave and the adorable drawings! I was a huge fan of Kristi Yamaguchi when she skated, so this was a lot of fun to read!
daisycakesco's review against another edition
3.0
Also not horrible for a celebrity-penned book. Although, as I look at the acknowledgements, I see that she had help - Linda Oatman High, a "real" children's author. I thought the ending, where she decides to become a skyjumper, was odd. She found she loved figure skating, worked hard to master it, and then moved on to something else right away?
chrissymcbooknerd's review against another edition
3.0
Continuing my series on strange things you learn from children's books....
When I was a kid, I was OBSESSED with figure skating. I saw a show once, with Nancy Kerrigan and Oksana Biul, when the skaters came to town, and I was hooked. So when I saw that Kristi Yamaguchi had written a children's book, I HAD to give it a chance. Surely there would be some strange things I could learn from this book, right?
So, the main character is a little pig and everyone tells her to dream big. Hence the title, no? (What are the credentials required to write a children's book, by the way? None, I'm guessing?) So, the pig tries to be a singer and a supermodel and a variety of other things, but she's klutzy and seems to really fail at it. In the tradition of filling children's minds with unrealistic fluff, everyone tells her to keep dreaming big and she will surely achieve her dreams. Even if they are outlandish.
Finally, little pig decides she wants to be a figure skater. She decides to actually practice at something, rather than just whining, and all of her dreams come true. She's a famous, spectacular skater and all is right with the world.
Because that's the rule and not the exception, right? Children, take note!
So, in the end, we are to praise this pig for her persistence, says Kristi Y. I mean, nevermind the fact that the pig whined and gave up on fifty bazillion other things before deciding to actually try at something. How is that persistence?
More strange things you learn from children's books, I guess. At least the illustrations were pretty.
When I was a kid, I was OBSESSED with figure skating. I saw a show once, with Nancy Kerrigan and Oksana Biul, when the skaters came to town, and I was hooked. So when I saw that Kristi Yamaguchi had written a children's book, I HAD to give it a chance. Surely there would be some strange things I could learn from this book, right?
So, the main character is a little pig and everyone tells her to dream big. Hence the title, no? (What are the credentials required to write a children's book, by the way? None, I'm guessing?) So, the pig tries to be a singer and a supermodel and a variety of other things, but she's klutzy and seems to really fail at it. In the tradition of filling children's minds with unrealistic fluff, everyone tells her to keep dreaming big and she will surely achieve her dreams. Even if they are outlandish.
Finally, little pig decides she wants to be a figure skater. She decides to actually practice at something, rather than just whining, and all of her dreams come true. She's a famous, spectacular skater and all is right with the world.
Because that's the rule and not the exception, right? Children, take note!
So, in the end, we are to praise this pig for her persistence, says Kristi Y. I mean, nevermind the fact that the pig whined and gave up on fifty bazillion other things before deciding to actually try at something. How is that persistence?
More strange things you learn from children's books, I guess. At least the illustrations were pretty.