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angmander's review against another edition
3.0
A cute book about the joys of reading. The book does a lot of comparing books to technology and things.
A pretty simple read, but I like it enough that I would probably buy it.
A pretty simple read, but I like it enough that I would probably buy it.
beths0103's review against another edition
5.0
Oh boy. This book made me weep. Right around these words:
"When imagination scrapes the skies of opportunity,
the forests of what-could-be stretch beyond the horizon,
and friends of fact and fiction make believe all
night long under the milky stars of possibility.
It's your home when you want to learn.
Or you need a friend.
Or you just want to be alone on the highest
mountain on the furthest planet in the universe."
This is one of those books that helps us grasp why books save lives.
"When imagination scrapes the skies of opportunity,
the forests of what-could-be stretch beyond the horizon,
and friends of fact and fiction make believe all
night long under the milky stars of possibility.
It's your home when you want to learn.
Or you need a friend.
Or you just want to be alone on the highest
mountain on the furthest planet in the universe."
This is one of those books that helps us grasp why books save lives.
mx_madster's review against another edition
4.0
What sticks with me most about this book, other than the message, is the incredible art. I want to own this just to have the privilege of looking at it! The message was memorable, as mentioned, but it was also a little heavy-handed. This book is definitely of the "put down the phone!" sort, and spends most of its second half pointing out how many advantages books have over devices, since they don't have screens that can break, batteries that can run out, etc. The first half of the book was much more enjoyable, exploring the boons and joys of imagination, and how books are the gateway to imagining.
ruthailuj's review against another edition
4.0
Book is the perfect book to help introduce the joy of reading & listening to books.
As I read through this lovely picture book(in order to enjoy the illustrations)I thought how beautiful these are. Then I really started to appreciate the charm of the story.
This a great book to encourage any reluctant reader you know away from modern distractions and toward the magic of stories.
I will add one more time- beautiful illustrations!
As I read through this lovely picture book(in order to enjoy the illustrations)I thought how beautiful these are. Then I really started to appreciate the charm of the story.
This a great book to encourage any reluctant reader you know away from modern distractions and toward the magic of stories.
I will add one more time- beautiful illustrations!
littleelfman's review against another edition
5.0
A delightful celebration of the physical book and all the possibility it holds.
alaspooriorek's review against another edition
medium-paced
2.5
I was tempted by this book because of the adorable illustrations, but it falls flat for me in the story. I feel like, especially in 2015 when this book was published, that we can get over the fact that some people choose to consume books digitally. This picture book could have been a wonderful ode to all the places a book can transport you to. Instead it made some weird pot shots at ebooks. Glad I read, not sure if I would recommend. It's really a shame, because the art in this book is great.
2.5 out of 3 stars
2.5 out of 3 stars
heisereads's review against another edition
4.0
A beautiful tribute to the power of a book. Getting lost in the imagination of a reader, and all that books can bring, with beautiful turns of phrase and soft illustrations to find the details in. Pair with A Child of Books, Books Do Not Have Wings, or The Tallest Mountain of Books in the World.
glanecia's review against another edition
5.0
This picture book is a keeper! I need to get this one to read to kids. It’s beautifully written, with the message that books are gateways to magical worlds hat require no screens, no batteries, no sounds, nothing digital - it’s all within you!