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mcayers316's review against another edition
3.0
I enjoyed the artwork in the book very much, and would have rated the book higher for that. But the writing just didn't work for me. I just don't see this as a children's book, even though that is the target audience. The messages in the book are extremely important, but I don't think they were conveyed in best way. The tone of the writing was off-putting, although I can't exactly pinpoint what I disliked.
alissa417's review against another edition
5.0
HER RIGHT FOOT by Dave Eggers and illustrated by Shawn Harris (104 pp, Chronicle Books) – published in 2017 by one of my favorite authors (Dave Eggers previously wrote A Heartbreaking Work of Staggering Genius, What is the What, and Zeitoun, among other titles), I kept a copy of this picture book on my desk in Embassies over the world to remind my colleagues and I what it means to be an American. Starting with the true tale of the Statue of Liberty’s creation in France and eventual rehoming on Ellis Island in New York City, Eggers leave the reader with deep questions of what the Statue literally “stands” for – is her leg displaying the intent to move, and does that movement appear bound for the sea? I am continually left with goosebumps towards the conclusion of this story, as we realize Lady Liberty is breaking free of her chains to meet new arrivals to the United States where they are, to accept them as they are, to welcome them to our shores. Sometimes children’s literature can possess a grander statement than works intended for adults; this is one of those books.
mellowmoon's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
5.0
kimlynn77's review against another edition
4.0
What a wonderful book and reminder in today's times! I learned something! Not just for kids but enjoyable for all audiences.
claudia7799's review against another edition
I liked this book even more than Eggers' first book, "This Bridge Will Not Be Gray". Loved the message and the delivery. Really kid-friendly, I would use in my classroom when discussing US landmarks or as a read-aloud to encourage a conversation about change. I agree with a few other reviewers that there were some unnecessary pages in the book that decreased the power of the message, but I enjoyed how the conversational tone kept you flipping through the pages.
jaij7's review against another edition
4.0
Her Right Foot is a great book. I loved the tidbits of information about the Statue of Liberty. I also liked the idea that she is on the move to welcome the refugees. Beautiful idea and imagery. My complaint is how some of the story is written like the author is talking to the reader and some is not. I also question why all the French people look like they are frowning.
dcliz's review against another edition
5.0
A delightful fresh examination of the Statue of Liberty that we all can know--or do we?--for young and young-at-heart audiences.
Did you know that the statue stood in France for a year's before being dismantled and shipped to New York? That it took 35 years to turn from brown to green?
I like that Eggers uses words such as "factual," "rendering," and "thus" in a children's book. I like that there's a cat on many pages, but not all of them. I like the detail and the simplicity of the illustrations.
Did you know that the statue stood in France for a year's before being dismantled and shipped to New York? That it took 35 years to turn from brown to green?
I like that Eggers uses words such as "factual," "rendering," and "thus" in a children's book. I like that there's a cat on many pages, but not all of them. I like the detail and the simplicity of the illustrations.
lattelibrarian's review against another edition
5.0
The first time I held this book, I was shocked by how thick it was. I mean, I'd never seen a picturebook that long before. So once I'd finally read it, I realized it was well worth the length. It was so intriguing and interesting, and I'd come away having learned so many things. And, that's of course not to mention the book cover underneath the dust jacket, which is the green tablet that the Statue of Liberty holds. The artwork is absolutely beautiful and seems to change on every page. This is definitely a wonderful picturebook and is definitely worth reading.
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