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in_and_out_of_the_stash's review
2.0
Not sure what to say about this book. It's a children's book but the story is very strange.
devafagan's review
Beautiful illustrations. The story left me slightly sad, though I think that was intentional.
frankisib's review
4.0
Love this story. It is not like anything I've ever read. The writing reminded me of Van Gogh Cafe by Cynthia Rylant, one of my favorite all time books.
mcorinne's review
2.0
I honestly had a really hard time rating this book. The illustrations were WONDERFUL! I would give them 5 stars. However, the actual story itself was pretty awful (1 or 2 stars). I failed to see the point of this book. Nothing happens except that the prince leaves. You never get to know why he left or where he left. You never get to know if Polina ever finds her prince or gets a new one. I was frustrated when I finished because the book didn't explain anything. I know that I am not exactly the intended audience for this book, but I fail to understand who is and who would actually enjoy it.
smlunden's review
4.0
This book was quite lovely, both in illustrations and in story. It deals rather spectacularly with loss, and I found myself wishing I had read this before my first relationship began.
beecheralyson's review
3.0
I am really not sure what to make of this book. It really isn't a picture book for young children. It is quite long and at times seemed to be a bit slow. It is somehow a bit of a fairy-tale, and a bit of a story of loss and empathy. I almost passed over this one because the front cover had a Disney illustration feel and then I realized it wasn't. Will need to ponder this one some.
satyridae's review
3.0
I enjoyed this story of two French ducks who live in Venice California, though from the cover I was afraid it was going to be a Disney Adventure. It wasn't, rather it was a lyrical and sweet fable about love and loss and carrying on. I'm not sure who the target audience for this one is, though. It's too long for the picture-book crowd, too babyish looking for the chapter-book people... I don't know who will pick it up. I do know that they will be glad they did.
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