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novellyness's review
4.0
So You Want to Build a Library was a fun and cheerful story for book loving kids. The artwork was cute, the ideas were quirky, and it had all the essentials (and more!) for an awesome children’s library!
It was a whimsical picture book that was enjoyable and light for young children.
Thank you to NetGalley and Capstone for the digital ARC in exchange for a review.
It was a whimsical picture book that was enjoyable and light for young children.
Thank you to NetGalley and Capstone for the digital ARC in exchange for a review.
lorrieanne's review
4.0
This is such an adorable book. The illustrations are colorful and inviting. The story shows that power that reading can give us! I would definitely recommend this book for young readers.
srivalli's review
4.0
4.2 Stars
The first word that comes to mind is aww! This is a cute little book about a girl who wants to build the best, biggest, and a most wonderful library. It’s full of imagination and fun with giants, dragons, teeny faeries, and whatnot.
There are books for everyone, stacked so high that you’ll need tall ladders. There’s unlimited ice cream to eat, a playground to play in, and just about anything a kid would want.
The illustrations are lively, cheerful, and warm. There’s really isn’t a story per se. It’s more of an ode (of sorts) to booklovers and libraries. Still, it’s a delightful book.
I received an ARC from NetGalley and Capstone Editions and am voluntarily leaving a review.
#SoYouWantToBuildaLibrary #NetGalley
The first word that comes to mind is aww! This is a cute little book about a girl who wants to build the best, biggest, and a most wonderful library. It’s full of imagination and fun with giants, dragons, teeny faeries, and whatnot.
There are books for everyone, stacked so high that you’ll need tall ladders. There’s unlimited ice cream to eat, a playground to play in, and just about anything a kid would want.
The illustrations are lively, cheerful, and warm. There’s really isn’t a story per se. It’s more of an ode (of sorts) to booklovers and libraries. Still, it’s a delightful book.
I received an ARC from NetGalley and Capstone Editions and am voluntarily leaving a review.
#SoYouWantToBuildaLibrary #NetGalley
seventhchariot's review
4.0
Rating: 4/5
Why you may be asking, did I just read a picture book?
I have no clue. But! I very much enjoyed it! It's a simple book all about building your dream library (which is something I personally think about often) and it's also very inclusive which I loved seeing!
I don't really know how to rate or review picture books since I never read them, but if you are interested in this one I would definitely recommend picking it up!
*Thank you to Netgalley and the publishers for an eARC in exchange for an honest review!
Why you may be asking, did I just read a picture book?
I have no clue. But! I very much enjoyed it! It's a simple book all about building your dream library (which is something I personally think about often) and it's also very inclusive which I loved seeing!
I don't really know how to rate or review picture books since I never read them, but if you are interested in this one I would definitely recommend picking it up!
*Thank you to Netgalley and the publishers for an eARC in exchange for an honest review!
kittykult's review
4.0
If you got the chance to build your own library, what would you put it in? Books, of course, but what else? A giant comfy reading chair? A cozy little nook? Maybe a giant slide! So You Want to Build a Library explores just that concept. It is funny, imaginative, and bright. It would go great with a conversation about what your child would want in their dream library, as well as why some of the sillier ideas might not be such a good plan (an ice cream sundae booth sounds great until your books get all sticky!)
Note: I received a free copy of this book from NetGalley. I was not compensated in any other fashion for the review and the opinions reflected below are entirely my own. Special thanks to the publisher and author for providing the copy.
Note: I received a free copy of this book from NetGalley. I was not compensated in any other fashion for the review and the opinions reflected below are entirely my own. Special thanks to the publisher and author for providing the copy.
sue_from_stack_those_books's review
4.0
This picture book takes children on an imaginative adventure of building a library and all the possibilities that holds. It is a fantastical and fun tale.
I had high hopes for this book. It sounded amazing. While it didn’t live up to it, I believe the concept is great. The point I’d hope is to get children thinking about what they would do if they build a library. Children loving books enough to want to is great. So if this book helps children feel closer to books then it has my vote.
I suggest having your children think about what they would do if they could build their own library. Perhaps have them draw a picture or paint one. Have them tell you their creative library as a story or to actually write it out on paper. Another great idea would be to record their story with your phone or a camera so that one day they can look back and see their amazing thoughts.
Let me know the wonderful things your children’s imaginations come up with or your own ideas on your ideal library.
I had high hopes for this book. It sounded amazing. While it didn’t live up to it, I believe the concept is great. The point I’d hope is to get children thinking about what they would do if they build a library. Children loving books enough to want to is great. So if this book helps children feel closer to books then it has my vote.
I suggest having your children think about what they would do if they could build their own library. Perhaps have them draw a picture or paint one. Have them tell you their creative library as a story or to actually write it out on paper. Another great idea would be to record their story with your phone or a camera so that one day they can look back and see their amazing thoughts.
Let me know the wonderful things your children’s imaginations come up with or your own ideas on your ideal library.
stuffskyereads's review
5.0
This is a super cute story with great pictures and lots of imaginative details. I love the pattern of the story and how nicely it sets up opportunities to ask your children to predict what might come next - with some expected (and unexpected!) outcomes. This story also lends itself well to follow up activities for imagining their own special buildings. Would be a great addition to a home or classroom library.
rbritt515's review
4.0
This picture book is an ode to book lovers and libraries and perfect for kids who can't get enough of reading. Ever wanted to build your own library? Well, the protagonist of So You Want To Build a Library has a few ideas of how it should be done. And let me just say I wouldn't mind a water slide and an ice cream sundae booth in my library, either! Such a fun and cute read that I can imagine bookish kids absolutely adoring.
lacyduckie's review
5.0
Capstone always has the Best™ picture books. I don't make the rules.
Honestly, no matter your age or favorite genre, everyone who loves books dreams of owning their own library. I've seen many of the Pinterest boards. I love that in So You Want To Build a Library, the library is made by thinking outside the box. The ice cream snack choice may be a little questionable. The horror of all those sticky fingers touching all the books. *grimaces* But that's the beauty of dreams. It can be whatever you want.
So You Want to Build a Library has fun illustrations and a fun story that can lead into discussions with all ages. I will definitely be adding a hardcover to my collection.
Honestly, no matter your age or favorite genre, everyone who loves books dreams of owning their own library. I've seen many of the Pinterest boards. I love that in So You Want To Build a Library, the library is made by thinking outside the box. The ice cream snack choice may be a little questionable. The horror of all those sticky fingers touching all the books. *grimaces* But that's the beauty of dreams. It can be whatever you want.
So You Want to Build a Library has fun illustrations and a fun story that can lead into discussions with all ages. I will definitely be adding a hardcover to my collection.