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3.69 AVERAGE
3.69 AVERAGE
This was a fun book that I think a lot of kids would get really into. I don't know as though it translates as well for adult readers, but it was still a fun ride.
Omri is a young English boy that for his birthday receives a cupboard from his brother for his birthday. Seeing that it has a lock on the door, he finds a key that will work to lock it. Little does he know that the key is magical and turns little plastic figurines into real people. This is where the fun begins. His friend Patrick gives him his Indian for his birthday and that's what he puts in the cupboard. This turns out to be the best gift for him.
I have to say that I went reading this book with an open mind. I had never saw the movie or read the book so I thought what time then now to read it as I am working through some of the best children's literature that I have never read. I have to say this wasn't the best. I didn't think this book was all that great. I would be one that if I was younger I probably wouldn't have enjoyed either. It was to drawn on and for me difficult to get into. This might be different for young boys but I feel there is better literature out there for children.
I have to say that I went reading this book with an open mind. I had never saw the movie or read the book so I thought what time then now to read it as I am working through some of the best children's literature that I have never read. I have to say this wasn't the best. I didn't think this book was all that great. I would be one that if I was younger I probably wouldn't have enjoyed either. It was to drawn on and for me difficult to get into. This might be different for young boys but I feel there is better literature out there for children.
This book was one of my favorites as a kid and I hadn't read it since then, so I decided it was time for another go. And it was just as charming as ever. What's more fun than toys coming to life? I'm convinced this book is where Toy Story got the idea from. Plus Little Bear and Boone make the greatest pair, like Buzz Lightyear and Woody.
This is a book I loved as a child, recommended to my youngest, who then insisted I read it, too. Glad I did - I remembered the basic plot, but had forgotten so many details. A great story for learning how to treat others.
Listened to this on our drive. Funny because reviews are either really positive or really negative (generally with accusations of racism). I enjoyed it, though, and thought that Little Bear was portrayed positively overall -- hardworking, clever, proud, and strong. One reviewer also accused the story of being unimaginative, but that seems crazy. It's definitely a unique story line! I thought it was clever. Anyway, it was fun to revisit. I had forgotten that it takes place in England, though. The audio version is fun and the reader is the author and she's great!
adventurous
fast-paced
Read it to my 5 y/o son. He loved it, kept asking when we could next read it. I was worried about cultural sensitive, but the book handles it decently well I think.
Very imaginative. It really came to life for me. I read it 12 years ago and I still remember what it's about. That's a good book.
adventurous
funny
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Listened to this on audio book with my 6 year old daughter. I remember liking this book when I was a kid but this time I found it a bit disturbing.
It's incredibly imaginative and quite exciting, but the themes are pretty mature. It wasn't necessarily inappropriate for her (aside from some language I would probably not consider G/PG rated), but there are a lot of ethical dilemmas and the exploration into racial/ethnic conflict & stereotyping wasn't completely satisfactory to me, either.
Lots of good discussion material here for upper-elementary or middle school kids, but I won't be reading the rest of the series with her any time soon.
It's incredibly imaginative and quite exciting, but the themes are pretty mature. It wasn't necessarily inappropriate for her (aside from some language I would probably not consider G/PG rated), but there are a lot of ethical dilemmas and the exploration into racial/ethnic conflict & stereotyping wasn't completely satisfactory to me, either.
Lots of good discussion material here for upper-elementary or middle school kids, but I won't be reading the rest of the series with her any time soon.