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dangermom's review against another edition
5.0
a beautiful journey into the mind and imagination of a child. the colors and artwork make this read well worth it.
mielybooks's review against another edition
5.0
La historia trata de una pequeña niña que en clase de ciencias está viendo cómo experimentan con una rana entonces tienen un viaje a un humedal aquí sería como un lago y entonces se pelea con una de sus amiguitas y se va y descubre un caparazón que dentro de él vive una tortuga y entonces empieza todo Una aventura es bastante entretenido y me encantan sus ilustraciones desde el primer libro que leí para todas las edades 100% recomendado
lizaroo71's review against another edition
4.0
Azaria’s review: “we thought it was a cool experience.” I concur.
lurieta's review against another edition
5.0
A gorgeously illustrated book about the power of creative imagination, community and conservation.
fallingletters's review against another edition
4.0
I had no idea a sequel to [b: Nightlights|29633708|Nightlights|Lorena Alvarez Gomez|https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1485593365s/29633708.jpg|49985053] was on the way until I spotted copies at ALA Midwinter! Hicotea shows off Alvarez's artistic talent. She uses two-page spreads in a way not seen in Nightlights - spectacular settings fill the pages while the characters move across them (have I described that enough? i.e. you'll see Sandy and Hictoea in multiple spaces on a single page, as they move across the scene). The colour palette differs from Nightlights, with subdued but still lovely purple, green and orange tones that suit the wetlands atmosphere. I love looking at Sandy's expressions and considering how just a few subtle tweaks can transform her expressions (I adore her rosy cheeks and pigtails). However, the narrative is not as strong as in Nightlights. Morfie, who was unnervingly depicted at the end of Nightlights, does not appear in this story. As the title suggests, this story focuses more on the turtle Hicoteaand the other-worldly wetlands than it does on Sandy's personal experiences. Hicotea is a lovely atmospheric read, not as a creepy as Nightlights, making it suitable for a wider audience.
probablymaybe's review against another edition
5.0
Stunning illustrations and such a poignant message. Highly recommend! I look forward to reading the other book in the Nightlights series.
jaybelzebabe's review
adventurous
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
5.0
droar's review against another edition
4.0
Gomez makes truly beautiful art but I think this one's message got a bit muddled for me. There's a bit about wetlands & conservation & a bit about protecting nature on a personal human level & a bit about finding your way despite pressures to change, but it doesn't quuuuite synch for me. Still a lovely and enjoyable read though!