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motherbird76's review against another edition
inspiring
lighthearted
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? No
5.0
Very cute book I read when I came across a copy to add to my banned/challenged books bin for my little free library.
mars_3_stars's review against another edition
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
5.0
girliekatie's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
relaxing
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? No
5.0
casspro's review against another edition
5.0
Adorable. Should be on every reading shelf for kids. It's ridiculous the amount of pushback a book about penguins received
linora's review against another edition
emotional
informative
lighthearted
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.25
mehsi's review against another edition
4.0
Just had to read this after I heard about this news: http://www.bustle.com/articles/31237-singapores-national-public-library-is-pulping-three-childrens-books-because-they-feature-gay-families and I also heard that it has been banned from libraries in the US.
This book was gorgeous. It is about 2 penguins who are a couple. Now I hear you say, what is so strange/bannable about that? Well, this couple consists of 2 male penguins.
It was a wonderful, sad, cute book. They were trying so hard make a nest, trying to get a baby. But they are getting help from people. :)
I loved Roy and Silo, they are great together and I loved how they cared for their little baby.
The illustrations are not that fancy or pretty, but I still liked them. They are quite colourful and fitted the book and the mood of the book.
I don't see what is so wrong about this book, other than that it is about a family that consists of a dad and a dad, not a mom and dad. But I think in this time and age that shouldn't be that strange or awkward. And I know, that if I ever have kids, I will be sure to read this to my kids.
I would also recommend this to everyone. Read this, for yourself, or to your kids. Don't let this book be hidden from the world.
Review first posted at http://twirlingbookprincess.com/
This book was gorgeous. It is about 2 penguins who are a couple. Now I hear you say, what is so strange/bannable about that? Well, this couple consists of 2 male penguins.
It was a wonderful, sad, cute book. They were trying so hard make a nest, trying to get a baby. But they are getting help from people. :)
I loved Roy and Silo, they are great together and I loved how they cared for their little baby.
The illustrations are not that fancy or pretty, but I still liked them. They are quite colourful and fitted the book and the mood of the book.
I don't see what is so wrong about this book, other than that it is about a family that consists of a dad and a dad, not a mom and dad. But I think in this time and age that shouldn't be that strange or awkward. And I know, that if I ever have kids, I will be sure to read this to my kids.
I would also recommend this to everyone. Read this, for yourself, or to your kids. Don't let this book be hidden from the world.
Review first posted at http://twirlingbookprincess.com/
drbatfcc's review against another edition
5.0
One of the all-time most challenged books and one of my favorites!
nohelyp's review against another edition
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Loveable characters? Yes
5.0
labunnywtf's review against another edition
5.0
Read for Book Roast's Magical Readathon: NEWTs Exams. Subject: Care of Magical Creatures, A Level. (Animal on the Cover)
I can't with these penguins. And it's Neil Patrick Harris narrating, which makes me love the story even more.
Ugh, stupid adorable awesome penguins.
I can't with these penguins. And it's Neil Patrick Harris narrating, which makes me love the story even more.
Ugh, stupid adorable awesome penguins.