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4.56 AVERAGE
4.56 AVERAGE
adventurous
emotional
reflective
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
A beautifully illustrated story about finding common ground and interest between generations.
emotional
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
emotional
lighthearted
reflective
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
FIVE STARS. ELEVENTY STARS. This got me choked up. A grandson and grandfather are divided by language - they have no shared one. Visits are tough and awkward for both. Until grandson whips out his markers and starts doodling the superheroes; turns out grandfather is quite the artist himself as well. And art unites them!!! TEARS IN MY EYES.
The art, indeed, is lovely LOVELY in this book. Hats off to Dan Santat for capturing two - nay, three! - distinct styles: the grandson's, grandfather's, and overall narration style. Glorious illustrations to pour yourself into. Good for preschoolers/little kids, not sure about toddlers. Also glorious for anyone who's had language change over the generations - and the fear that grandchildren and grandparents won't be able to communicate.
The art, indeed, is lovely LOVELY in this book. Hats off to Dan Santat for capturing two - nay, three! - distinct styles: the grandson's, grandfather's, and overall narration style. Glorious illustrations to pour yourself into. Good for preschoolers/little kids, not sure about toddlers. Also glorious for anyone who's had language change over the generations - and the fear that grandchildren and grandparents won't be able to communicate.
emotional
inspiring
lighthearted
A beautiful picture book! Short and simple story, but overall the sweetest message. I would highly recommend if you have any bilingual relatives, as well as if you have a child who has a relationship with a grandparent. Might even make you cry.
The illustrations of this book really sent it above and beyond.
The illustrations of this book really sent it above and beyond.
How a grandfather and grandson who speak different languages and do not share many words at that, find a way to connect through art. Just beautiful
This is beautiful! I read it in the store and had to have it for my collection. Great story and amazing illustrations. I look forward to sharing it with the kids I work with. So well done.
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
fast-paced
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Drawn Together tells the story of a grandson and grandfather who had a hard time communicating with one another due to a language barrier. However once the grandfather notices his grandson likes to draw, he started drawing his own pictures to start a line of communication. This is a heartwarming story showing how words are not the only way that we can communicate and form bonds. I think I could use this as a read aloud in my class, however I would share it under the document camera so my students could take in the illustrations and afterwards have a conversation about the book.