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4.39 AVERAGE
4.39 AVERAGE
A message book, but a good one. The writing could be a tiny bit snappier, and it might be a touch too long. But it is imaginative and interesting without being completely obvious. And the art runs from good to very good.
inspiring
lighthearted
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
N/A
Strong character development:
N/A
Loveable characters:
N/A
Diverse cast of characters:
N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus:
N/A
"When you were too small
To tell me hello,
I knew you were someone
I wanted to know.
"For all of your tininess
Couldn't disguise
A heart so enormous . . .
And wild . . .
And wise."
The Wonderful Things You Will Be (2015) by Emily Winfield Martin is the rare picture book that truly has something for everyone. This thoughtful, quiet story imagines all of the things little ones (both babies and bigger kids) will grow up to be including creative and clever as well as brave and bold.
Martin's rhyming text moves the narrative along with lyrical narration reminiscent of a poem or a lullaby. Although this book is an obvious choice for parents to read with their children, it can also work just as well in a story time program. The text is just a tad too long for a baby story time but I could see toddlers or school age children being drawn in by the bright colors and rhymes.
This picture book also add just the right touch of whimsy with subtle touches including children dressed as animals and other fantastical aspirations. Each page has ample white space for text combined with bright, colorful illustrations. The Wonderful Things You Will Be includes children from a variety of backgrounds as well as boys and girls. It also thoughtfully circumvents many gendered or cultural stereotypes to create sensitive depictions of each child.
The Wonderful Things You Will Be is a subtle, charming picture book sure to appeal to readers of all ages. A joy to read.
(Thanks to Stefani at Caught Read Handed for recommending this one to me!)
You can find this review and more on my blog Miss Print
To tell me hello,
I knew you were someone
I wanted to know.
"For all of your tininess
Couldn't disguise
A heart so enormous . . .
And wild . . .
And wise."
The Wonderful Things You Will Be (2015) by Emily Winfield Martin is the rare picture book that truly has something for everyone. This thoughtful, quiet story imagines all of the things little ones (both babies and bigger kids) will grow up to be including creative and clever as well as brave and bold.
Martin's rhyming text moves the narrative along with lyrical narration reminiscent of a poem or a lullaby. Although this book is an obvious choice for parents to read with their children, it can also work just as well in a story time program. The text is just a tad too long for a baby story time but I could see toddlers or school age children being drawn in by the bright colors and rhymes.
This picture book also add just the right touch of whimsy with subtle touches including children dressed as animals and other fantastical aspirations. Each page has ample white space for text combined with bright, colorful illustrations. The Wonderful Things You Will Be includes children from a variety of backgrounds as well as boys and girls. It also thoughtfully circumvents many gendered or cultural stereotypes to create sensitive depictions of each child.
The Wonderful Things You Will Be is a subtle, charming picture book sure to appeal to readers of all ages. A joy to read.
(Thanks to Stefani at Caught Read Handed for recommending this one to me!)
You can find this review and more on my blog Miss Print
I can see what the author is trying to do, and the cover sure is promising. But the rest of the book feels saccharine and insincere to me. Like an adult trying super hard to convince kids that no matter the direction they take in life, they are worthy and lovable. Which is nice and all, but I'm unmoved by platitudes like "And the bigger your heart, the more it will hold."
The characters are cute (and happily not all of them are white); but they mostly look bored and bland, and emotionally distant. Some of the rhymes trip and stumble over their own feet. Some writers ([a:Chris Harris|17187805|Chris Harris|https://s.gr-assets.com/assets/nophoto/user/u_50x66-632230dc9882b4352d753eedf9396530.png], [a:Janee Trasler|943414|Janee Trasler|https://images.gr-assets.com/authors/1388819280p2/943414.jpg], and of course [a:Dr. Seuss|61105|Dr. Seuss|https://images.gr-assets.com/authors/1193930952p2/61105.jpg]) create magic with their rhymes. Sadly, Emily Winfield Martin is not one of them, as you can tell from the unfortunate mess that is the following question:
The characters are cute (and happily not all of them are white); but they mostly look bored and bland, and emotionally distant. Some of the rhymes trip and stumble over their own feet. Some writers ([a:Chris Harris|17187805|Chris Harris|https://s.gr-assets.com/assets/nophoto/user/u_50x66-632230dc9882b4352d753eedf9396530.png], [a:Janee Trasler|943414|Janee Trasler|https://images.gr-assets.com/authors/1388819280p2/943414.jpg], and of course [a:Dr. Seuss|61105|Dr. Seuss|https://images.gr-assets.com/authors/1193930952p2/61105.jpg]) create magic with their rhymes. Sadly, Emily Winfield Martin is not one of them, as you can tell from the unfortunate mess that is the following question:
Will you stand up for goodAnd just when I thought things couldn't get much less inspiring, the theatrical lift-the-flaps reveal ("And become anybody That you'd like to be") opens onto a line-up of kids in costumes, with such sour expressions that they might as well have a sign above their heads: WE ARE NOT AMUSED. Talk about a let-down.
By saving the day?
Or play a song only you
Know how to play?
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
The message and writing of this book are so beautiful they brought me to tears.
A lovely tale explaining how much a parent loves their child and all the beautiful hopes and dreams they have for them. LOVE this one.