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3.92 AVERAGE
3.92 AVERAGE
3.5 stars!
I think picture books that start conversations about facts and information are good, but I also wonder if some of the content of this book will be lost. I think it's a great book for opening discussion and love the idea of using this with older kids as well. I think things like "The Authorities" may be lost on smaller children as there isn't an explanation of who they are or why they're there. I think this is a timely book and could generate a lot of discussion, but has the potential to possibly confuse and even scare some younger kids... I'll be interested to see.
I think picture books that start conversations about facts and information are good, but I also wonder if some of the content of this book will be lost. I think it's a great book for opening discussion and love the idea of using this with older kids as well. I think things like "The Authorities" may be lost on smaller children as there isn't an explanation of who they are or why they're there. I think this is a timely book and could generate a lot of discussion, but has the potential to possibly confuse and even scare some younger kids... I'll be interested to see.
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While this is a picture book and intended for children, I think it would work better in the hands of tweens, teens, and adults. Because it would be a great way to introduce the study of information literacy as we peel back layers of “facts” to understand their origins and why some points are harder to believe than others. And yes, facts are not always facts. There are so many variables, which is a concept that is very difficult for a young child to comprehend. I also worry that a few things mentioned in this story were deliberate jabs at political and religious groups. They will not likely be well received by some parents. Otherwise, the artwork is really adorable and the book can open the floor for more detailed conversation. Why did the “Authorities” not believe certain facts? Why did they work so hard to bury them? On very thick paper, the illustrations were rendered digitally using gouache watercolor textures.
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AHHH we need this book in our society. Highly recommend!!!
Just read this as an advanced reader copy and hoped Winter would mention climate change...and then he did! So relevant, so cute, so good!
This book felt very on point with the current political climate. The artwork was excellent and the story ended on a hopeful note.