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lacestow7's review
5.0
I gave this more stars than my daughter probably would have because I absolutely loved this book.
My daughter seemed to enjoy it pretty well, but I would definitely buy this. The author also, has other books that I’d like to check out as well.
This book taught feelings, and how sometimes you can feel sad, but usually things will get better and the sun will shine again. There were also, yoga poses, and a meditation at the end that i ppm in continuing to try to do with my daughter.
This would be a cute book for elementary school kids.
My daughter seemed to enjoy it pretty well, but I would definitely buy this. The author also, has other books that I’d like to check out as well.
This book taught feelings, and how sometimes you can feel sad, but usually things will get better and the sun will shine again. There were also, yoga poses, and a meditation at the end that i ppm in continuing to try to do with my daughter.
This would be a cute book for elementary school kids.
lbrauz's review
5.0
Holden’s heart needed this today...and so did mine! We are both starting tomorrow with an attitude of gratitude because of this book. ❤️
ubalstecha's review
hopeful
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
3.0
jennifermreads's review
4.0
This one was hard to rate. I am, obviously, an adult and not the intended audience. I also am not a parent and, thus again, not the intended audience. On my first read through, all I could think was “Oh my. That was all polish-and-pretty.” And I was a tad angry that anyone could think that you can love someone out of a depressive episode. Because, that dark cloud over the child? That to me read 1000% as a depressive episode.
Then, I read it again and took a step back. I tried to read it as I would to one of my nephews or a child at my library. It was then that I appreciated the simple message of compassion and how one bit of tolerance and love could blossom into a world-changing movement. Even with the re-read though, I worry that children will become discouraged when the book’s message doesn’t work immediately (love does take time to root in some -- and love alone will not "cure" depression). All-in-all, I could not stop overthinking the moral.
I truly vacillated between 3 and 4 stars. The bump to four stars is because of Peter H. Reynolds’s illustrations which always radiate such enthusiasm and brightness. I adore his work and I appreciated every line of his in this book.
Book includes author’s note, three yoga poses with instructions, and a heart meditation.
Then, I read it again and took a step back. I tried to read it as I would to one of my nephews or a child at my library. It was then that I appreciated the simple message of compassion and how one bit of tolerance and love could blossom into a world-changing movement. Even with the re-read though, I worry that children will become discouraged when the book’s message doesn’t work immediately (love does take time to root in some -- and love alone will not "cure" depression). All-in-all, I could not stop overthinking the moral.
I truly vacillated between 3 and 4 stars. The bump to four stars is because of Peter H. Reynolds’s illustrations which always radiate such enthusiasm and brightness. I adore his work and I appreciated every line of his in this book.
Book includes author’s note, three yoga poses with instructions, and a heart meditation.
jaimiestarshine's review
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
relaxing
medium-paced
5.0
geckoedit's review against another edition
5.0
I've read all the books in this series to my students and they frequently feature in our school assemblies. Breaking complex emotions into pieces for little kids to chew on, these books are vital in a world filled increasingly with division and hate. Not to mention the stunning artwork...
This book in particular helped my students to deal with the trauma of 2 weeks off school because of violent, racist and hostile protests all over the country and especially in our city and neighborhoods.
This book in particular helped my students to deal with the trauma of 2 weeks off school because of violent, racist and hostile protests all over the country and especially in our city and neighborhoods.
kirstenleigh's review
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
5.0