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allicatca's review against another edition
3.0
The book is told in the past tense, all leading up to a chalk drawing on the driveway of the main character's neighbor who is a widower.
I appreciate how the drawings at the end relate to nature that was part of the young girl's life but I do not think young children will understand the words at the end which are also the title:. A Map Into the World.
Is this book about a child and her siblings? The passage of time? Grief? How to help someone who is grieving?
I am not sure.
I give the book 3 stars for it's illustrations and it's incorporation of some of the Hmong culture and words.
I appreciate how the drawings at the end relate to nature that was part of the young girl's life but I do not think young children will understand the words at the end which are also the title:. A Map Into the World.
Is this book about a child and her siblings? The passage of time? Grief? How to help someone who is grieving?
I am not sure.
I give the book 3 stars for it's illustrations and it's incorporation of some of the Hmong culture and words.
appaloosa05's review against another edition
5.0
Not crying at work, not crying at work...oh who am I kidding. This gorgeous, beautiful story of change, loss, and inter-generational connection is simply perfect.
aliferuz's review against another edition
5.0
A brilliant story. It oozes warmth. Through this book, children could learn how to spread kindness to others, especially how to comfort our close friends when they're sad. Paj Ntaub really is a bright and caring little girl. How she always shared the things that fascinated her to her brothers eventho they were still a baby and didn't know what she meant, speaks a lot about her caring nature. And the title, oh, this girl really know how to give a warmest comfort an hug to others.
nguyen_vy's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
kiralovesreading's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
dwdillydally's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
Content Warnings
Moderate: Grief
Minor: Death
bickie's review against another edition
5.0
A Hmong child observes the world around her as the seasons change, an old neighbor dies (leaving her partner of 60 years), and she learns how to interact with her infant twin brothers. She draws a "map into the world" in chalk on the sidewalk outside her neighbor's house (with permission), just in case he needs it. Inspired by Yang's experience.
solietudes's review against another edition
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.0