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impybelle's review
4.0
Ivy Lost and Found is an adorable book that I suspect I would have both loved and hated as a child. Ivy, our doll heroine, is given to a little girl, Annie, and the two become fast friends. Ivy loves Annie fiercely and the two go everywhere together... until they don't. Annie grows up and little by little she leaves Ivy behind. Ivy is eventually packed away and forgotten. Annie finds Ivy years later and decides to bring her to work at the library to be part of the book buddies program where kids can check out stuffed animals/dolls for two weeks. Ivy wants no part of this initially, as she wants to go back to being Annie's only. She finds herself reluctantly taken home by Fern, as neither is really too sure of this plan, but figure it's only for two weeks.
The rest of the book details the happenings while Ivy is on her first Book Buddy adventure and it's a sweet story. Earlier I said kid!me would've loved and hated it, and the loved part is obvious. Dolls have emotions and love you back! Yes! Hate is also kind of obvious because who wants to think of growing up and leaving your friends behind, breaking their hearts in the process? But I do think this book will help kids not feel too bad about maybe giving their toys a new life with someone else should the time come. And that is an invaluable lesson.
I was sent an ARC of this book but you can bet I'll be buying a copy for the goddaughter.
The rest of the book details the happenings while Ivy is on her first Book Buddy adventure and it's a sweet story. Earlier I said kid!me would've loved and hated it, and the loved part is obvious. Dolls have emotions and love you back! Yes! Hate is also kind of obvious because who wants to think of growing up and leaving your friends behind, breaking their hearts in the process? But I do think this book will help kids not feel too bad about maybe giving their toys a new life with someone else should the time come. And that is an invaluable lesson.
I was sent an ARC of this book but you can bet I'll be buying a copy for the goddaughter.
kmrowe1014's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
sad
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
4.0
readingthroughtheages's review against another edition
4.0
This is absolutely a book series I would have adored as a child.
jessalynn_librarian's review against another edition
4.0
A sweet early chapter book about a collection of toys that can be borrowed from the library, with plenty of illustrations. The story explores feelings of being forgotten, the adventure of being borrowed, and fitting into blended-family dynamics. This would work great as a read-aloud for preschool/early elementary, or for a reader just transitioning to chapter books.
daycia's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
lighthearted
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? No
3.75
kailey_luminouslibro's review against another edition
adventurous
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
medium-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? No
5.0
Ivy used to be the favorite toy, but she was forgotten in a box in the attic for a long time. Now she has been added to the Book Buddies at the library, where children can check out a toy the way they would check out a book. Ivy is not sure she is ready for new adventures with new children, and she worries that she won't make friends with the other toys. She learns that if you are lost, it just means you can be found again.
A little girl, Fern, checks out Ivy while she is visiting her father for a week, and she confides her secrets to Ivy. Fern feels overwhelmed when her step-siblings take charge during their playtime, and she doesn't feel like she really belongs in the family. Ivy is such a good listener, that Fern gets the courage to tell her father how she feels and they become stronger as a family!
This book is so cute! Ivy is such a sweet character! I loved the character development as she discovers how to be a good friend to the new children. She even teaches some of the other toys how to weather the storm through their adventures and not be afraid they get lost.
This story has many positive messages woven into the narrative, but it never feels preachy or boring. The themes include being honest, accepting others, and being true to yourself.
The illustrations are so beautiful! I love the soft pencil art style and all the cute character designs.
This story gave me warm fuzzy feelings in my heart. What a delight! This book would be perfect for ages 7-10.
Disclaimer: I received a copy of this book from the publisher in exchange for a free and honest review. All the opinions stated here are my own true thoughts, and are not influenced by anyone.
A little girl, Fern, checks out Ivy while she is visiting her father for a week, and she confides her secrets to Ivy. Fern feels overwhelmed when her step-siblings take charge during their playtime, and she doesn't feel like she really belongs in the family. Ivy is such a good listener, that Fern gets the courage to tell her father how she feels and they become stronger as a family!
This book is so cute! Ivy is such a sweet character! I loved the character development as she discovers how to be a good friend to the new children. She even teaches some of the other toys how to weather the storm through their adventures and not be afraid they get lost.
This story has many positive messages woven into the narrative, but it never feels preachy or boring. The themes include being honest, accepting others, and being true to yourself.
The illustrations are so beautiful! I love the soft pencil art style and all the cute character designs.
This story gave me warm fuzzy feelings in my heart. What a delight! This book would be perfect for ages 7-10.
Disclaimer: I received a copy of this book from the publisher in exchange for a free and honest review. All the opinions stated here are my own true thoughts, and are not influenced by anyone.
bardo's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0