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allmadhere106's review against another edition
3.0
For: readers looking for a book about celebrating difference.
Possible red flags: characters in peril; feeling left out.
Possible red flags: characters in peril; feeling left out.
msgabbythelibrarian's review against another edition
1.0
Did not finish
There was too much going on when every lemming was on the page
There was too much going on when every lemming was on the page
lagobond's review against another edition
3.0
A goofy, silly, chaotic romp with a large cast of highly distinguished, yet short-sighted and conceited lemmings. In the starring roles, we have the lemming Bertie (who doesn't quite fit in) and his new friend: a large, good-natured bear. Over the course of the usual adventures, we learn that it's good to be friends with others, even those who are not exactly like us. And that it's okay to be who you are, even when others don't think you're up to snuff. And that even when you think you already know all the cool stuff in life, you can always learn something new from others. There are plenty of silly puns and giggles along the way. The busy illustrations are fun to explore.
My main issue with this book is that it looks like it was written for 4-year-olds, but I imagine it would be difficult to read out loud. It's an endearing, funny book with clever illustrations, but I think the target audience is a bit older than what one would expect from the format. Then again, maybe that's just me. My other issue is that the story sort of reinforces the idea that people (lemmings) we don't like at first can become friends if they do something for us. Friendship is not the same as reimbursement for a good deed, or at least I don't think it should be.
My main issue with this book is that it looks like it was written for 4-year-olds, but I imagine it would be difficult to read out loud. It's an endearing, funny book with clever illustrations, but I think the target audience is a bit older than what one would expect from the format. Then again, maybe that's just me. My other issue is that the story sort of reinforces the idea that people (lemmings) we don't like at first can become friends if they do something for us. Friendship is not the same as reimbursement for a good deed, or at least I don't think it should be.
abigailbat's review against another edition
Super cute and funny, this is a book that kids will enjoy poring over. I loved all the little comments from the lemmings in the speech bubbles as they contemplate adding a bear to their distinguished society. Wacky and funny, hand this one to fans of Tacky the Penguin or Naked Mole Rat Gets Dressed.
tcbueti's review against another edition
5.0
Very funny look at exclusive groups and how they can play out. One lemming, Bertie, meets a bear, likes him, tries to help him meet the other lemming's standards, fails. Bear is upset because he didn't want to disappoint his friend. Of course, these two rescue the drowning lemmings and standards are relaxed. Hysterical little speech balloons. Quibble--hard to keep track of Bertie?
skundrik87's review against another edition
4.0
wonderful, especially if you read it in David Attenborough's voice.
toad_maiden's review against another edition
3.0
Cute, with goofy illustrations, but a somewhat bland story arc.
barberchicago_books's review against another edition
4.0
Great for character change & being yourself even if you’re different.
zoe_m's review against another edition
3.0
If this book was a person, it would be the kid on the field trip to the zoo that just wanted to get their face painted and didn’t care about any structured activity.