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heetlibrarian's review against another edition
5.0
A fantastic book to show kids that whatever they do, it might not be perfect, but will work perfectly for what they need it to be.
wanderaven's review against another edition
4.0
I was surprised to come to goodreads to review this book and not find other reviewers writing what seems to me to be the obvious point: the value of revision. Writing = revising, revising, revising.
Okay, I suppose it can also apply to other things such as science projects and sketches and product development, but as a writer all I saw was how easy it is to be inspired to write something, maybe even meticulously plan it out, and then be incredibly disappointed by the final first draft.
A girl and her dog work together to create something that will benefit them both (I didn't really realize what that thing was until the final project but maybe I'm a bit dense ) and when it doesn't turn out to the be Most Magnificent Thing, despite multiple revisions, she's really pissed off.
Clearly, this is all about writing.
Okay, I suppose it can also apply to other things such as science projects and sketches and product development, but as a writer all I saw was how easy it is to be inspired to write something, maybe even meticulously plan it out, and then be incredibly disappointed by the final first draft.
A girl and her dog work together to create something that will benefit them both (I didn't really realize what that thing was until the final project but maybe I'm a bit dense ) and when it doesn't turn out to the be Most Magnificent Thing, despite multiple revisions, she's really pissed off.
Clearly, this is all about writing.
bookish_coven's review
3.0
A cute short story with a little girl and her dog trying to invent something incredible. I really liked the illustrations!
Disclaimer: I received a copy of this book from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.
Disclaimer: I received a copy of this book from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.
deservingporcupine's review against another edition
4.0
Edie saw a lot of herself in this book. Mostly the part where she built some crazy thing, it didn’t turn out perfectly, and she smashed it all in an epic freak out. The ‘take a walk to calm down’ part, not so much.
katy_irene's review against another edition
4.0
A girl loves to create things, with the help of her dog, even if she wants to quit sometimes.
amyreadsbooks917's review against another edition
4.0
This is a great book about persistence, grit, and managing frustration.
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msgabbythelibrarian's review against another edition
4.0
All about never giving up....how sometimes we do indeed have to walk away from a problem (especially if it makes us angry) in order for it to get better!
shighley's review against another edition
4.0
Delightful book. I loved the illustrations and the contrast between the "action" and the white background. From the copyright page with the notice that author experienced many of the same things as the little girl in the book (including a tantrum or two), it is very charming. Nice lesson in persistence and creativity.