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silodear's review against another edition
4.0
Really sweet with lovely illustrations. Admire and remember the flora, don’t take it home.
readingthroughtheages's review against another edition
3.0
I enjoyed how information was added into this fiction story (parts of a plant, levels of a mountain, trees, flowers)
ljrinaldi's review against another edition
3.0
I'm sure this a fine book for someone who likes to read about journeys, but I hate journey books.
Having said that, this a quiet story of one fox's quest for a flower so elusive that no one has ever seen a picture of it. So, does he take his camera? No. He takes his note pad, because of course, that will be enough to prove he has seen the flower.
As he walks, we get to know about the animals and plants that he sees along the way. I'm not sure where this story takes place, but I recognize the plants he names, and have seen them growing, although some, like forget-me-nots are an invasive species that will take over.
It is a quiet sort of story. I'm not sure if I could walk 6000Ft in one day, but then I am not a fox.
Thanks to Netgalley for making this book available for an honest review.
Having said that, this a quiet story of one fox's quest for a flower so elusive that no one has ever seen a picture of it. So, does he take his camera? No. He takes his note pad, because of course, that will be enough to prove he has seen the flower.
As he walks, we get to know about the animals and plants that he sees along the way. I'm not sure where this story takes place, but I recognize the plants he names, and have seen them growing, although some, like forget-me-nots are an invasive species that will take over.
It is a quiet sort of story. I'm not sure if I could walk 6000Ft in one day, but then I am not a fox.
Thanks to Netgalley for making this book available for an honest review.
bardicbramley's review against another edition
5.0
A sweet and beautifully lustrated story of Fox’s mission to find the rare Golden Glow plant.
The story is a beautiful short journey where children can get to know geography, botany, camping, exploring and a range of other topics.
The story focuses on the help of friends, sharing, and finding ways to learn and share knowledge whilst respecting the world around us.
The story is a beautiful short journey where children can get to know geography, botany, camping, exploring and a range of other topics.
The story focuses on the help of friends, sharing, and finding ways to learn and share knowledge whilst respecting the world around us.
rhodesee's review against another edition
4.0
The Golden Glow is a really lovely book about a Fox who has a keen interest in botany who sets out to find a rare flower. Every night he reads through his botany book and one night he finds an entry about a flower called the Golden Glow, but there is no picture! It only lives on the highest peaks and it will be a difficult journey but Fox is well prepared.
The illustrations are beautiful and I love that several pages are set up like a guidebook. Fox is a wonderful character and I really like that he decided to record the flower in his book but leave it in nature where it belongs.
The illustrations are beautiful and I love that several pages are set up like a guidebook. Fox is a wonderful character and I really like that he decided to record the flower in his book but leave it in nature where it belongs.
alaspooriorek's review against another edition
4.0
I received a free digital copy of this book from Net Galley in exchange for an honest review.
The Golden Glow by Benjamin Flouw follows fox on a journey to find one fantastically fabulous golden flower that nobody's been able to document. With the help of friends and family, he journeys farther than he's ever been before!
This book was a very solid kid's book. The art is great. I feel like the small packing "guides" and extra information such as the naming of plants, trees, and levels of mountains was an interesting touch. I know a lot of kids at my library would adore the exploration theme. The book also serves as a great way to get kids thinking about nature and observing the beauty in their surroundings.
Great read. 4/5 stars.
The Golden Glow by Benjamin Flouw follows fox on a journey to find one fantastically fabulous golden flower that nobody's been able to document. With the help of friends and family, he journeys farther than he's ever been before!
This book was a very solid kid's book. The art is great. I feel like the small packing "guides" and extra information such as the naming of plants, trees, and levels of mountains was an interesting touch. I know a lot of kids at my library would adore the exploration theme. The book also serves as a great way to get kids thinking about nature and observing the beauty in their surroundings.
Great read. 4/5 stars.
lilalolo's review against another edition
adventurous
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.75
soniacaillou's review against another edition
5.0
Un album très beau, avec une petite touche vintage au dessin.
C'est l'histoire de Renard, un botaniste en hebe, qui décide d'aller à la recherche d'une fleur quasi inconnue... Une bien belle histoire de découverte à savourer, petit comme grand !
En plus, certaines doubles pages sont didactiques et permettent aux enfants de découvrir des arbres, des fleurs et la montagne.
C'est l'histoire de Renard, un botaniste en hebe, qui décide d'aller à la recherche d'une fleur quasi inconnue... Une bien belle histoire de découverte à savourer, petit comme grand !
En plus, certaines doubles pages sont didactiques et permettent aux enfants de découvrir des arbres, des fleurs et la montagne.
pianosharon's review against another edition
5.0
A charming, beautifully written and illustrated picture book. Perfect for a child who enjoys hiking, adventure, animals, nature, etc. It would also be a great introduction to nature journaling.
rainbowbookworm's review against another edition
5.0
As fox rests in his den he is shocked that his botany book does not include an illustration for the rare golden glow flower. He plans an expedition to find it. It takes him across various ecosystems where he can identify all the trees and flowers. With the help of other animals he reaches the elusive flower and records it for his botany book.
I love that Fox decides to leave the flower in its habitat. I wish more people left nature alone.
I love that Fox decides to leave the flower in its habitat. I wish more people left nature alone.