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3.92 AVERAGE
3.92 AVERAGE
This is a nice, calm, thoughtful, poetic, and pretty book. I like it a lot. And Melanie likes it too.
3 years old
3 years old
This book is so lovely in every way. The illustrations are outstanding- I loved to look for all the little details (like the boy's feet anxious on the stool, or where that little bird was hiding). The palette is so beautifully serene: the muted colors emphasize how peaceful the ocean (and nature) can be.
I didn't fall in love with the story the first time I read through. I thought it was cute, but didn't understand it. As an artist, writer, reader, and hobby-marine biologist though, I bought it for my far-future children anyway.
The prose really is lovely in every way. It's simple, yet vividly descriptive, and evokes the kind of imaginative curiosity we all hope children will have. The author is very poetic-- my hang up was that I didn't quite understand the message of the book.
After reading it at least four more times (I bought it last night), and loving it more with each read, I've decided that the author is in no way meaning to say that we shouldn't get distracted by the world around us. I think what she was going for rather, was the playful way of telling a child NOT to smile, and he or she WILL smile. By telling them NOT to notice all those beautiful things in the world, hopefully your child WILL notice all the beautiful things in the world, because they are so very beautiful and good.
I especially think the author was getting at the amount of patience required to work our way towards satisfying our curiosity about an interest or passion, while discovering new and equally wonderful things along the way. How boring would it be if two pages in, the boy saw the whale, and that's it, it's on to the next thing. After all, it's not just about the destination, it about the journey, isn't it?
I didn't fall in love with the story the first time I read through. I thought it was cute, but didn't understand it. As an artist, writer, reader, and hobby-marine biologist though, I bought it for my far-future children anyway.
The prose really is lovely in every way. It's simple, yet vividly descriptive, and evokes the kind of imaginative curiosity we all hope children will have. The author is very poetic-- my hang up was that I didn't quite understand the message of the book.
After reading it at least four more times (I bought it last night), and loving it more with each read, I've decided that the author is in no way meaning to say that we shouldn't get distracted by the world around us. I think what she was going for rather, was the playful way of telling a child NOT to smile, and he or she WILL smile. By telling them NOT to notice all those beautiful things in the world, hopefully your child WILL notice all the beautiful things in the world, because they are so very beautiful and good.
I especially think the author was getting at the amount of patience required to work our way towards satisfying our curiosity about an interest or passion, while discovering new and equally wonderful things along the way. How boring would it be if two pages in, the boy saw the whale, and that's it, it's on to the next thing. After all, it's not just about the destination, it about the journey, isn't it?
Beautiful, beautiful illustrations. And a lovely, lyrical text. <3
No capital letters in this one. Love that. Also, just adorable illustrations & text.
Julie and Erin are a dynamic duo. Another awesome book!
How to watch for whales. Love the illustrations. A nice story to share.
A very simple story about patiently waiting and seeing what is around you.
A quiet story about staying focused. (Patience is not my forte.)
I loved this quiet book. I love Erin Stead's illustrations.